NAPWU

🎉 Congratulations to the Newly Elected WURCOM – Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, Zambezi Region! ✊

The Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) proudly congratulates the newly elected Workplace Union Representative Committee (WURCOM). We wish you every success as you embark on this important responsibility of representing, protecting, and advancing the interests of our members.

Elected WURCOM Leadership:
🔹 Cde Michael Sitwala – Chairperson
🔹 Cde Eric Malambo – Deputy Chairperson
🔹 Cde Niwala Mwiya – Secretary
🔹 Cde Clara Tawana – Deputy Secretary
🔹 Cde Maria Kamwi – Treasurer
🔹 Cde Zita Mayanga – Deputy Treasurer

Your leadership is vital in strengthening worker representation and promoting unity in the workplace. We look forward to working closely with you in advancing the rights and welfare of all workers.

Congratulations once again, comrades! ✊
Viva NAPWU,viva

🎉 Congratulations to the NAPWU BIPA Negotiating Team! ✊

Congratulations to our dedicated NAPWU BIPA Negotiating Team on successfully concluding the 2026/2027 Wage Inflationary Adjustment Agreement. Your commitment and determination have once again delivered meaningful gains for workers.

Key outcomes of the Agreement:
✅ 3.1% salary increment for all employees in the Bargaining Unit, effective 01 April 2026.
✅ For the first time ever, a 33% employer contribution towards Medical Aid has been introduced as part of the negotiated agreement—a landmark achievement for employee welfare.
✅ The agreement covers the 2026/2027 financial year (01 April 2026 – 31 March 2027) and wage adjustments are to be implemented on or before 25 August 2026.

This historic agreement demonstrates the power of collective bargaining and NAPWU's unwavering commitment to improving workers' salaries, benefits, and conditions of service.

Congratulations to the negotiating team and every member who stood together to make this achievement possible. Together we are stronger! ✊

Congratulations to the newly elected WURCOM members Bukalo Village Council.

Elected WURCOM Members:
🔹 Chairperson: Francis Siyauya
🔹 Secretary: Dorrin Sitwala
🔹 Educator: Gift Muzwalichaba

We look forward to a constructive working relationship that promotes fair labour practices, effective workplace representation, and the protection of workers' rights.

Together, we continue to strengthen workers' voices and build better workplaces. ✊

Usakos Town Council WURCOM Leadership (2026–2028) ✊

The newly elected Usakos Town Council WURCOM leadership consists of:

Chairperson: Cde. Fabiola Salomo
Secretary: Cde. Judith Westhuizen
Educator: Cde. Fethalise Meyer
Gender & Wellness: Cde. Emily Uises

Congratulations to the newly elected leaders. We wish them strength and success as they continue to represent workers’ interests, promote unity, and advance the mandate of the union at the workplace. ✊

📢 NAPWU & NTB Conclude 6% Salary Increment Agreement

The Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) have successfully concluded and signed a salary increment agreement, marking another milestone in the pursuit of improved conditions of service for employees.

The agreement provides for a 6% salary increase, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The increment will be implemented on employees’ remuneration during the end of July/August 2026 payroll period, with the necessary adjustments applied accordingly.

NAPWU continues to engage constructively with employers through collective bargaining to secure fair and meaningful improvements that enhance the wellbeing of workers.

✊ We are united through collective action ,Unity is Strength

📢 CRAN Salary Negotiations Engagement

NAPWU held a productive engagement with employees of CRAN regarding the proposed salary negotiations for the 2026/2027 financial year.

The discussion was constructive and provided employees with an opportunity to share their views and expectations. NAPWU remains committed to advocating for fair and improved conditions of service for all workers.

Together, we are stronger.

📢 NAPWU SECURES WAGE AGREEMENT FOR NQA EMPLOYEES

The Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion and signing of the 2026/2027 financial year Wage Agreement with the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA).

The agreement, effective 1 April 2026, includes the following key improvements for employees within the bargaining unit:

✅ 7% basic salary increase
✅ Housing allowance increased from 31% to 33% of basic salary
✅ Medical aid ,Pension and Transport allowance remain unchanged

This agreement reflects NAPWU's continued commitment to protecting workers' interests and negotiating meaningful improvements to members' terms and conditions of employment.

We extend our appreciation to the negotiating teams from both NAPWU and NQA for their constructive engagement throughout the bargaining process.

Together we remain committed to advancing the welfare of workers.

Viva NAPWU Viva

📢 NAPWU Congratulates the Newly Elected WURCOM at NTA – Valombola Vocational Training Centre (VVTC)

NAPWU proudly congratulates the newly elected Workplace Union Representative Committee (WURCOM) at NTA – Valombola Vocational Training Centre (VVTC) for the 2026–2028 term following the elections held on 08 July 2026.

The elected committee is as follows:
🔹 Chairperson: Loine Mbango �🔹 Secretary: Sirkka Nanhapo�🔹 Treasurer: Ndapewa Dumeni�🔹 Educator: Rachel Maswahu �🔹 Gender & Wellness: Helena Oskar

We extend our sincere congratulations to the newly elected representatives and wish them success as they serve the interests of NAPWU members. We are confident that your leadership, dedication, and commitment will strengthen worker representation and promote fair labour practices at the workplace.

Congratulations, and we wish you a successful term of office!

✊ Unity • Solidarity • Service

📢 NAPWU Information Sharing Session – Government Park

NAPWU held an information-sharing session yesterday the 09 july 2026 ,at Government Park with employees from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR).

The session focused on the ongoing Benchmarking Exercise and the GRN Job Evaluation and Grading Review, where members were briefed on the review process and the important role they play in ensuring their positions are accurately evaluated.

NAPWU urges all GRN employees to carefully review their Performance Agreements (PAMs) and identify any additional duties and responsibilities they perform that are not reflected in their current job descriptions. These should be submitted for consideration as part of the job evaluation process to ensure every role is fairly and accurately assessed.

Your contribution matters. Together, we can ensure that every responsibility is recognized and every employee is fairly graded.

📢 NAPWU Telecom Namibia Branch Executive Committee (BEC) Conference | 7–9 July 2026
NAPWU successfully hosted the Telecom Namibia Branch Executive Committee (BEC) Conference from 7–9 July 2026, where delegates received training on key labour relations topics, including the Recognition Agreement, the Labour Act No. 11 of 2007, disciplinary procedures, workplace rules, the roles of union representatives, natural justice, misconduct, dismissals, and internal appeals.
The conference also saw the election of new regional and branch leadership.

Regional Chairpersons
🔹 Northern Region – Barnabas Murangi
🔹 Western Region – George Van Zyl
🔹 Southern Region – Walter Modise
🔹 Central Region – Immanuel Kaliki

Branch Executive Committee
• Chairperson – Hans Uiseb
• Vice Chairperson – William Kapukare
• Secretary – Adeleit Geingos
• Vice Secretary – Dino Almirall
• Treasurer – Ronnel Sasele
• Deputy Treasurer – Eveline Kandondo
• Education – Gabriel Kamahene
• Gender & Wellness – Justine Tujendapi
• Full-Time Shop Steward – Julien Garises

Congratulations to all those elected. We wish you success as you lead and represent our members with dedication and integrity.