Parliament probes retail labour conditions in Ohangwena

The parliamentary standing committee on labour and industrial relations has begun an oversight mission in the Ohangwena region to assess working conditions in Namibia’s retail and wholesale sector amid concerns over labour law compliance.

Led by committee chairperson Justina Jonas, the delegation is engaging employers, workers and other role-players to evaluate compliance with labour legislation and identify measures to improve labour standards.

During a courtesy visit to Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa on Monday, discussions focused on labour relations, youth unemployment, local industrialisation and challenges facing regional businesses.