22/06/2026
Namibia
Furnmart and HiFi Corp Workers Stage Nationwide Strike Over Salary Dispute
By staff reporter
RUNDU, Namibia – Employees of Furnmart and HiFi Corp have embarked on a nationwide strike, demanding an 8% salary increase instead of the 5% increase reportedly offered by management.
In Rundu, workers at Furnmart downed tools and gathered outside their workplace, where they were seen singing, dancing, and chanting various songs, including EEF anniversary songs, as part of their demonstration.
According to sources on the ground, employees argue that their current salaries do not reflect the value they bring to the company. It is alleged that individual employees generate sales of approximately N$130,000, yet many feel they are being compensated inadequately.
Workers say their primary demand is a salary adjustment that will allow them to meet the rising cost of living and provide for their families with dignity. Protesters maintain that the 8% increase they are seeking is reasonable given their contribution to the company's revenue.
The strike remains ongoing as employees await feedback from senior management. No official statement had been issued by Furnmart or HiFi Corp yet.
The outcome of the wage negotiations is expected to have a significant impact on operations across the companies' branches nationwide as both parties seek a resolution to the dispute.
Photo source: Sources on the ground
