Windhoek, Namibia – August 8, 2024 – Telecom Namibia and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) today formalized a new era of cooperation with the signing of a Recognition and Procedural Agreement. The agreement, replacing a 25-year-old predecessor, establishes a modern framework for labour relations that aligns with the amendments in the Labour Act and the evolving needs of both parties.

The signing ceremony, held at the Telecom Namibia headquarters, was attended by key stakeholders including the NAPWU leadership, Telecom Namibia's Executive and management, negotiation teams, and media representatives.

“This agreement signifies a significant milestone in our longstanding relationship with NAPWU,” said Dr. Stanley Shanapinda, CEO of Telecom Namibia. “It reflects our mutual commitment to a productive and harmonious workplace that benefits both our employees and the company.”

The new agreement streamlines processes, enhances clarity, and fosters a collaborative environment. It also addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital transformation, underscoring the importance of joint efforts to navigate this evolving landscape.

“By working together, we can create a workplace culture that fosters innovation, productivity, and employee well-being,” Dr. Shanapinda added. “This agreement is a foundation for continued growth and success for both Telecom Namibia and our employees.”

“We are pleased to have reached this milestone with Telecom Namibia,” said Mr Petrus Nevonga, General Secretary of the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU). “This agreement demonstrates our shared commitment to the welfare of our members and to the continued success of Telecom Namibia as a leading telecommunications provider in Namibia.”

He said the Recognition Agreement is a document aimed at “achieving efficiency in our dealings, and mutual respect. For the objectives of the Recognition Agreement to be achieved, it will not administer itself. It is administered by people who are party to it, it is us, the Union NAPWU and Telecom.

“If we celebrate the agreement and do not live up to the terms and the provisions of this agreement, it will be a futile exercise, and at the end it will create labour confrontations between us. I call on the parties to put this agreement in practise, to realise the objectives of this agreement,” Mr Nevonga said.

The NAPWU General Secretary further called on the parties to always negotiate in good faith and work together to amicably resolve any issues that may arise between the parties.

Telecom Namibia is on a digital transformation journey, a path that brings with it both opportunities and challenges. The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the rapid pace of digitalization demand agility and adaptability. Through this partnership with NAPWU, Telecom Namibia is committed to ensuring that its employees are equipped with the necessary skills and support to navigate this evolving landscape. By working together, Telecom Namibia believes that it can harness the power of digital transformation to create new opportunities for the business and its staff.

The signing of the new Recognition and Procedural Agreement marks the beginning of a new chapter in the partnership between Telecom Namibia and NAPWU. Both parties are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, transparency, and open communication as they work together to achieve shared objectives.

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Nomvula Kambinda
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