NAPWU

25/02/2026

📢 Great News for GRN Employees!
The salary increase for GRN employees is finally here!

25/02/2026

17/02/2026

The NAPWU–BIPA Joint Induction Program was successfully held in Otjiwarongo from 11–13 February 2026.

The induction served as a refresher, reskilling and upskilling for the elected Workplace Employees Representatives who also form part of the Negotiation Committee and participate in collective bargaining.
During the session, the following key areas were covered:
✅Introductions to BIPA and NAPWU houses, their teams and work cultures;
✅Introductions of BIPA Policies, Practices and Procedures;
✅ Introduction to the NAPWU Constitution;
✅ Duties and responsibilities of Workplace Representatives;
✅ Overview of NAPWU–BIPA Recognition Agreement and the Collective Recognition & Procedural Agreement (30 July 2019);
✅ Understanding the Labour Act No. 11 of 2007 and key ILO Conventions;
✅ Principles of collective bargaining and negotiation skills;
✅ Understanding misconduct and disciplinary procedures; and
✅Understanding dispute resolution procedures:- Conciliations and Arbitrations.

The objective was further to strengthen collective collaboration during representation and the application of agreed processes to collectively improve workers’ terms and conditions of employment.

11/02/2026

📢 SALARY INCREMENT AGREEMENT SIGNED! ✊🏾
NAPWU is proud to announce the successful conclusion of wage negotiations between St Paul’s College Namibia and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) for the 2026/2027 financial year.

✅ 8% salary increase for employees in lower grades
✅ 6.5% salary increase for rest of employees in the bargaining unit.
✅ Parties agred to harmonise the housing policy within this financial year to accommodate all employees
📅 Effective from 1 January 2026.

This agreement represents a fair and progressive outcome that prioritises lower-income earners while ensuring improved conditions for all affected staff members.

NAPWU remains committed to protecting workers’ rights, improving working conditions, and negotiating meaningful benefits for our members.
💪🏾 Together we negotiate.
👫Together we win.

04/02/2026

🎉 NAPWU DELIVERS FOR WORKERS! 🎉

After a protracted negotiations which started early in 2025, the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) has successfully reached and signed a Collective Agreement with NAMCOL on 03 January 2026 as follow:



✅ An inflationary Salary Increase of 3.5%
Applied to basic salary, housing & transport allowances.
The implementation of this agreement is backdated to 01 April 2025 (2025/26 financial year) across the board.

💼 Stronger Retirement Benefits
🔺 In addition to the above stated inflationary increment, the employer pension contribution is also increased from 16% to 18%.

This is what strong representation looks like.
This is what collective bargaining achieves.
This is the power of NAPWU membership 💪

NAPWU thanks it's members for their patience and support during this prolonged negotiations.

🤝 Not a member yet? Join NAPWU today and let your voice be heard!

30/01/2026

📍 NAPWU SOUTHERN REGION – WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! ✊💙

Whether you’re in Keetmanshoop, Karasburg, Lüderitz or Mariental, NAPWU is right there with you. From workplace issues to workers’ rights, our Southern Region team is ready to assist and stand by you every step of the way.

📞 Need support?
📧 Want to join the union?
🤝 Looking for representation?

Reach out to your NAPWU Southern Region contacts today.

👉 Join NAPWU. Your voice matters.

28/01/2026

ANOTHER SUCCESS STORY | NAPWU STANDS FOR ITS MEMBERS

Two NAPWU members, at the Road Fund Administration Cde Winfred Kambunga and Cde Naomi Matheus, were unfairly dismissed from their employment on 31 August 2021. They did not face this injustice alone because they are NAPWU members. After notifying their union NAPWU, the union immediately stepped in, challenged this injustice, and pursued the matter through all the necessary processes.
In this regards, NAPWU employed the service of the capable lawyer Ms. Nelao Alexander from Sisa Namandje Inc. On 26 January 2026, a final and binding arbitration award was issued in favor of the members.
As a result, both our members will be reinstated in their previous positions or equivalent from 15 February 2026 and will receive their back payment of 17 months’ for loss of income during the period they were unfairly laid off.
This victory is more than just a legal win; it is a testimony to the power of solidarity and the unwavering commitment of NAPWU to its members. Comrades Winfred and Naomi’s journey and many others who face the same draconian behavior of employers of which NAPWU fought without fear or favor reminds us all that no worker should ever face injustice alone.

It’s your time to join NAPWU — as we protect workers’ rights at all cost.
VIVA NAPWU, VIVA

27/01/2026

📌 Western Region, you belong with us.

Join NAPWU and be part of a union that protects your rights, supports workers, and stands with you every step of the way. Our Western Region team is ready to assist.

is Strength.

26/01/2026

📌 NAPWU Northern Region Contacts

Need assistance or information?
Our Northern Region team is just a call or email away.

👇 See poster for details.

21/01/2026

📢 NAPWU CENTRAL REGION – CONTACT DETAILS

Dear Members and Stakeholders,

Please find our updated NAPWU Central Region contact details below. Our team remains committed to serving and supporting our members across the region.

For any enquiries, feel free to contact the relevant official or reach out via our regional office.

📞 Tel: 061 262 078
📧 Email: whkreg@napwu.org.na

✊ Unity is Strength

19/08/2025

We (Napwu) have successfully concluded a wage and wage negotiation with Telecom Namibia for 2024/2025.

✅ Key Highlights:

💰 Salary Increment: Once-off taxable payment of N$12,000 (payable on 25 November 2025) to all permanent and contract employees on contracts longer than 12 months.

🏠 Housing: Across-the-board increase of N$150,000 in the housing loan qualifying amount for all Telecom employees.

🚌 Transport, Standby, Subsistence & Travel Allowances: Maintained at current rates.
🏥 Medical Aid & Severance Pay: Maintained in line with the Labour Act.
🖥️ ICT Benefits & Pensioner Benefits: Maintained at current rates.
🔄 Shift Rotation & Daily Allowance: Maintained at current rates.
📑 Leave Days: Additional leave entitlements for continuous shift workers maintained.

The agreement was officially signed today, 19 August 2025, in Windhoek by:
Cde. P.T. Nevonga – NAPWU General Secretary
and Dr. Stanley Shanapinda – Telecom Namibia Chief Executive Officer

This agreement reaffirms the commitment of both parties to safeguard employee welfare while ensuring the sustainability of Telecom Namibia.

✊🏽 !

16/08/2025

“Strong WURCOMs are the Backbone of any Union.”

Meet the leaders: -Clinic, Swakopmund

✅ Kristina Rudolf – Chairperson
✅ Leisha Kitzi – Deputy Chairperson
✅ Rebecca Olu-King – Secretary
✅ Jolina Hoës – Deputy Secretary

The Committee has been mandated to strengthen visibility of Napwu and carry out their functions as per the NAPWU Constitution.

✊🏽 Together, we are renewing the strength and voice of workers in the Western Region!

Richard Kayimbi