Old Mutual Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to employee well-being through its partnership with Eureka Psychological Services on hosting the 2026 Employee Wellness Indaba that took place in Windhoek this week.
Held under the theme ‘Well-Being by Design: Building the Future Workplace’, the indaba aimed to highlight the importance of intentionally integrating well-being into workplace structures and organisational culture.
According to Eureka Psychological Services founder Ceaseria Mutau, organisations are increasingly challenged to move beyond surface-level wellness initiatives and take a more deliberate approach to how workplace environments impact employees’ health, well-being, and performance.
The indaba comes at a pivotal time for Namibia’s workforce. The confirmed attendance of vice president Lucia Witbooi, underscores the growing recognition of workplace well-being as a national priority linked to productivity, economic resilience, and long-term development.
Old Mutual Namibia says the indaba aligned strongly with its 2026 organisational theme, ‘Wellness Powers Performance’, which emphasises the direct link between employee well-being and overall organisational success.
Old Mutual Namibia group chief executive Tassius Chigariro says: “When we invest in our people’s well-being, we strengthen not only our business, but every stakeholder we serve. Wellness is not a soft issue; it is fundamental to sustainable performance.”
Executive assistant to the chief executive Ina Kahupi says: “Organisations cannot afford to treat well-being as an add-on. It must be designed into how we work, lead, and measure success.
“When employees feel supported and valued in meaningful ways, it creates the conditions for sustained performance and long-term impact.”
The 2026 Wellness Indaba brought together leaders from the government, business, and wellness sectors, including policymakers, psychologists, and practitioners.
The platform was designed to explore practical approaches to building workplaces that enable both organisations and individuals to thrive.
Old Mutual Namibia continues to support well-being initiatives across the country as part of its broader commitment to positively impacting employees, customers, and communities.
– Ina Kahupi is Old Mutual Namibia’s chief executive’s executive assistant.
