President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all stakeholders in the labour space to ensure the protection of workers’ rights.
She says this includes the right of workers to join unions.
The president was speaking at the celebration of International Labour Day.
“I urge labour activists to be strategic in initiating and proposing sustainable solutions that will shape a stronger labour force. The government remains your partner in progress; we must work hand in hand for the benefit of our people.”
“We must ensure that labour relations are harmonious in the country for the industry to thrive and the welfare of workers to be respected,” she said.
She also urged stakeholders to tackle inequality, promote social dialogue, protect the rights of all workers, enforce safe working environments, and eradicate all forms of discrimination in the workplace.
“In three days’ time, on 4 May to be exact, we are again going to pause on our ordinary duties to commemorate a dark chapter in our liberation struggle history to remember the heros and heroines who lost their lives in the Cassinga Massacre in pursuit of Namibia’s self-determination.”
“The 28th of May has also been declared Genocide Remembrance Day to pay homage to Namibians who suffered during the atrocities of genocide under imperial Germany.”
“As we mark this Workers’ Day, let us honour those who paid the ultimate price for the peace and freedom we are enjoying today, the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle,” said the president.
