Articles from Namibia
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Union growth 21 October 2020 “Africa: Collaboration between Unions and Governments for a Better Future in Education”, by Cherine Sabry.
Cherine Sabry
Unions and governments have been in conflict since the dawn of time. The mere existence of unions as a force to defend workers’ rights where governments fail to do so in and of itself leads to this conflictual relationship. In Africa, unions have rarely been consulted during the COVID-19 crisis...
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Leading the profession 17 October 2019 “Higher ambitions for education and copyright in Africa and the world”, by Mugwena Maluleke.
Mugwena Maluleke
African nations actively participated in the development of the Sustainable Development Agenda that acknowledged the centrality of education in the achievement of all other plans for a better world. Like other nations of the world, they committed to the provision of a single, renewed education agenda that is holistic, ambitious...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 12 April 2018 Namibia: Private influence in early childhood education and need to hire qualified teachers
The Namibia National Teachers' Union has denounced the private sector role in the pre-primary sector, and demanded that qualified teachers be recruited in this education sector.
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Climate action and literacy 1 May 2017 This May Day, why not try solidarity?
As the occasion to celebrate and reaffirm the value and values of trade unions, from which their principles continue to inspire, today must also serve as a lens to carefully examine our societies and institutions.
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Standards and working conditions 10 January 2013 Namibia: educators demand salary increase
Educators in Namibia are preparing to go on strike to demand a further increase in their salaries, as well as improved conditions of service.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 14 August 2012 Namibia: Free and compulsory primary education for all
The Namibia National Teachers’ Union (NANTU), EI’s national affiliate, has applauded the Ministry of Education’s decision to provide free and compulsory education at primary level.
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Trade union rights are human rights 12 January 2010 Namibia teacher union promotes HIV prevention and supports treatment
Through their EFAIDS Programme, the Namibia National Teachers’ Union is committed to showing in a practical way that that HIV and AIDS is a workplace issue.
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Trade union rights are human rights 31 March 2009 NANTU organise Edu-Sector Health Day in Namibia
The Namibian National Teacher Union (NANTU) teamed up with the Namibian Ministry of Education to host Edu-Sector Health Day in the Caprivi region.
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Trade union rights are human rights 30 July 2008 NANTU launch workplace policy
The Namibia National Teachers’ Union, NANTU, has produced a comprehensive HIV and AIDS Workplace Policy. The document, which was drafted in consultation with the legal assistance centre in Namibia, was launched on 21 June during the National Teachers’ Council Meeting. NANTU plans to attune their EFAIDS activities to the policy...
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Trade union rights are human rights 9 April 2008 Namibia: education spending tops the budget while NANTU continues to raise HIV/AIDS awareness
A spokesman for EI affiliate, Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU), has welcomed the decision of the Namibian government to prioritise education in its recent budget allocations. Meanwhile, NANTU is continuing to raise awareness on HIV and AIDS through the distribution of a poster and a leaflet to inform their members...
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Trade union rights are human rights 17 October 2007 Interview with Michael Nasheya, EFAIDS Coordinator, NANTU
Michael Nasheya is the EFAIDS Coordinator at NANTU, the Namibia National Teachers' Union.
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Standards and working conditions 16 March 2006 Namibia: Union and government sign teacher appointment and pay agreement
EI affiliate the Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) has signed an historic agreement with the government on appropriate appointment requirements and remuneration packages for teachers.
Namibia: Union and government sign teacher appointment and pay agreement