04/09/2026
🎉 A WIN FOR WORKERS! | NAPWU & NUST SIGN 2026/27 WAGE AGREEMENT 🎉
The Namibia Public Workers’ Union (NAPWU) is pleased to announce the signing of the 2026/2027 Collective Wage Agreement between NAPWU and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). ✍️🤝
Following successful wage negotiations, the parties have agreed to a 5% salary increase for permanently employed administrative staff members in Job Grades 7–16 within the bargaining unit, including employees on full-time contracts of one year or longer who are employed by NUST on the date of implementation.
📌 Key highlights:
🔹 5% salary increase
🔹 Applicable to Job Grades 7–16
🔹 Effective retrospectively from 1 January 2026
🔹 To be implemented with the October 2026 payroll
🔹 Agreement valid for the 2026/2027 financial year
🔹 The 2026/27 salary and wage negotiations are officially concluded.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, NAPWU General Secretary, Comrade Petrus Tukondjeni Nevonga, encouraged both the employer and employees to continue working together in the spirit of cooperation, mutual respect and a shared commitment to the success of NUST.
The General Secretary also applauded the negotiating teams from both NAPWU and NUST for their dedication, commitment and excellent work throughout the negotiation process, which ultimately resulted in the agreement signed today. 👏🏽
🤝 When workers and employers work together, progress is possible.
Congratulations to the NAPWU members at NUST on this achievement! 🎊✊🏽
NAPWU – Serving and Protecting Workers.
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