Industrial Relations and Employment Creation

12 Oct

B2Gold employees suspended for insubordination

ObserverNational NewsB2Gold employees suspended for insubordination, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Minister Utoni Nujoma, Ministry of Labour

Staff Writer The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation says the suspension of 200 workers at B2Gold came as a result of insubordination for refusing to carry out lawful instruction from their employer. Maria Hedimbi, the ministry spokesperson’s remarks follow a lengthy meeting held by Minister Utoni Nujoma with B2Gold management and Mineworkers Union of Namibia, in an effort to find an amicable solution amid a soaring relationship between the union and B2Gold as a result of the suspension last week. The bone of contention was mainly on the interpretation of the Continuous Operation permit, which had expired,…

23 Aug

Cheetah barred from night operations

ObserverNational NewsCheetah barred from night operations, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, The Ministry of Labour, Whale Rock Cement (Cheetah Cement)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation has ordered Whale Rock Cement (Cheetah Cement) to stop carrying out operational activities at the Mining Area at night, between 18h00-06h00 as well as to stop operating a certain forklift. This order came into effect as from 19 August 2022 until such a time that sufficient light is installed and the forklift serviced to the satisfaction of a designated Labour Inspector. Meanwhile, Cheetah Cement’s Public Relations Officer, Tabby Moyo, said that the suspension for overnight mining would not affect the company, as mining during daylight hours provides sufficient raw…