Namibia
In Namibia, union resists shutdown of state-owned factory and retrenchments
The state-owned August 26 Holdings is planning to shut down one of its subsidiaries on the grounds that a theft of USD 1.76 million has caused financial stress. The union has demanded a halt to the retrenchment plan
Unions force retail giant to withdraw action against workers over strike
Unions in Namibia and South Africa have said the boycott call against Shoprite will continue till it ceases all disciplinary action against its employees
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