Africa-Press – Namibia. The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) has announced the official launch of the MUN Member Benefits App that will allow members discounts at selected retailers.
The app was launched in partnership with ‘My Gateway’.
MUN general secretary George Ampweya announced this during the union’s second regional roundtable discussion at Oranjemund last Friday.
The union further announced the introduction of a Retirement Incentive Benefit, set to take effect on 1 August.
“This initiative is a fulfilment of a 2010 congress resolution aimed at recognising and rewarding long-serving members for their commitment and contribution to the union. To qualify, members must have a minimum of five years of uninterrupted membership, be at least 60 years old, and retire through normal retirement channels,” Ampweya said.
He said the benefit reflects the union’s commitment to preserving institutional memory, encouraging long-term membership, and upholding the dignity of its members beyond active service.
“The policy will take effect from 1 August 2025, with the national executive committee retaining the right to review and amend it as necessary,” he said.
Speaking at the same event, MUN acting president Poco-Key Mberiuana said since the union has 10 000 members, it is important to engage with them on a personal and regional level.
“The union continues listening to the issues faced by the mineworkers. We saw it fit to bring these discussions directly to the //Kharas region.
“The session focused on hearing from members about the challenges faced and improvements members wish to see within the workplaces.
“These discussions reflect the union’s nearly four decade-long mission to protect and promote the rights of mineworkers,” Mberiuana said.
MUN assistant general secretary Paulus Situmba highlighted the benefits the Namibia Miners Investment Trust (Namit) offers union members, such as funeral cover of N$10 000.
“To date, Namit has paid over a million dollar towards members’ funerals,” he added.
//Kharas regional chairperson Allen Kalumbu urged the union’s leadership to continue standing united and fighting for all members’ well-being.
He called on minister of industries, mines and energy, Natangue Ithete, to visit the region and engage directly with the mineworkers.
Rosh Pinah zinc mine union member spokesperson Martin Mareka commended the union for engaging directly with branch leaders and members.
“Their presence allowed us to raise issues affecting members and served as guidance and motivation,” he said.
Long-serving MUN member Gabriel Abraham said: “The MUN is not a money-making scheme, but rather the voice of the voiceless, committed to securing equitable benefits for all workers.”
The Southern Roundtable is part of a broader series of regional engagements initiated by the union to strengthen its presence and ensure decisions and strategies are informed by the lived experiences of its members, the MUN says.
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