The national executive committee of the Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) passed a vote of no confidence against its president, Ismael Kasuto and vice president, Densley Somseb.
The motion passed during an extra ordination executive meeting held in Tsumeb on Sunday.
Hashondali Kakuti, the MUN’s southern regional secretary, who chaired the meeting, confirmed the removal of the two leaders.
The reasons for Kasuto and Somseb’s removal according to letters sent to them are the lack of leadership that hampers the organisational health, social cohesion and progress of the union.
The union executive appointed Mathew P. Mberiuana to act as president until the next extraordinary congress which is set for 26 May.
Reporter: Ester Mbathera
