24 May 2021 | Labour
DIRE: The National Union of Namibian Workers is asking its affiliates for help to settle an overdue electricity account. PHOTO: NAMPA
OGONE TLHAGE
WINDHOEK
The National Union of Namibian Workers is asking for money from its affiliates to pay a deposit of 75% on an overdue City of Windhoek municipal account.
NUNW currently owes the City N$2 million for electricity supply to its Mungunda Street centre.
The centre houses the offices of NUNW affiliates as well as the labour research organisation LARRI.
“Following our discussion and resolution taken during the consultative meeting on 22 April 2021, it was resolved that NUNW extend [an] official letter to all affiliate unions regarding the NUNW’s outstanding municipal bill with the City,” NUNW secretary-general Job Muniaro wrote to affiliated unions.
19 May 2021 | Labour
DEAFENING SILENCE: NBC stations remain largely off-air as the strike – the longest in the broadcaster’s history – enters its fourth week. PHOTO: NAMPA
STAFF REPORTER
Senior reporters/producers - N$33 736
Chief reporters/senior sub-editors - N$41 446
Editor/executive producer - N$67 055
Other benefits
Housing subsidy (36% employee contribution [EE], 64% employer contribution [ER])
Medical aid (29% EE, 71% ER)
Pension (5%, 7%, 9% or 12% EE; 16% ER)
Group life policy for employees (50% EE, 50% ER)
Mortgage bond protection plan (100% ER)
OSHAKATI
Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) employees who have aborted their participation in the ongoing strike and returned to work said they would struggle to pay their monthly bills if they stayed away from work for too long.
UNBOTHERED: Labour ministry executive director Bro-Mathew Shinguadja. Photo: file
JEMIMA BEUKES
WINDHOEK
The appointment of Kyllikki Sihlahla as the new deputy labour commissioner has raised eyebrows, with critics questioning her suitability for the job.
There are also claims that she is a relative of labour minister Utoni Nujoma and that she was handpicked because of her family ties with the minister.
Sihlahla replaced Tuulikki Mwafufya, who went into retirement end of last month after more than 20 years in the ministry.
Both Nujoma and Sihlahla denied that there exist family ties between them.
Mwafufya has no kind words for her successor, saying she is unqualified for the position which was never publicly advertised.