The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), through its investment arm, the Namibia Miners Investment Trust (Namit), in partnership with the Labour Resource and Research Institute (LaRRI), hosted its graduation ceremony in Windhoek, with 173 students attaining their Labour Law Certificates.
MUN and Namit continue to invest in the empowerment and upskilling of its members through this graduation platform, designed to strengthen members’ understanding of labour matters.
The programme equips participants with essential knowledge on labour legislation, dispute resolution, negotiation skills, and effective workplace representation. This initiative forms part of MUN’s long-term strategy to capacitate its members and ensure they are well-prepared to advocate for workers’ rights within their respective workplaces.
The 2025 cohort marks the fourth intake of the programme by the MUN, which commenced in February 2025 with 216 registered students. The programme consisted of eight structured modules covering English for Academic Purposes, Basic Computer Skills, Trade Union History and Theory, Namibia’s Political Economy, Trade Union Organisation and Management, Affirmative Action and Gender, Labour Law and Collective Bargaining, and Globalisation. Of this group, 173 students completed their coursework, and MUN, LaRRI and Namit continue to empower future leaders.
President of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia, Poco-Key Mberiuana, applauded all graduates who completed the course.
“We are very proud of what the MUN is doing alongside the support of LaRRi that was shown throughout these years. Your determination has shown that completing this online course is possible. You are promoted, and you will be held accountable in our workplace. Today, I am proud to say that we have members in the region who are empowered to take on leadership roles to empower themselves. These qualifications must be put into action and should not be buried elsewhere. You are now empowered and educated about your workplace rights. You need to plough back into your branch and empower your peers at the national level,” he said.
Aune Mudjanima, deputy executive director, made a few remarks on behalf of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations.
“It is a blueprint to progress and is accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority, Level 4. You have managed to balance family and studies in a field that requires extraordinary discipline. You have been empowered to engage in collective bargaining on workers’ rights. You are now the frontline advocate of safety and equity.
This is where your studies are not a luxury but a necessity. An educated worker is a stronger negotiator who ensures agreements are fair.
They are a pillar of our economy built on justice. Moreover, an empowered employee can build a legacy of informed leadership through civilised dialogue. Let’s not see this as an expense but as a cornerstone of this mission.
This programme is the only and first of its kind in Namibia in the labour market, so continue to lift and lead others on your journey,” she noted.