Africa-Press – Namibia. Rössing Uranium has signed an updated Recognition and Procedural Agreement (RPA) with the Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN)—Rössing Branch Executive Committee.
This marks the first full review of the agreement since before Namibia’s independence, highlighting the company’s efforts to align labour relations with current laws and practices.
The process followed the Labour Act, 2007 (Act No. 11 of 2007), specifically Sections 67 to 69, which deal with trade union recognition and procedural agreements.
Section 2(b) of the Act, which promotes sound labour relations as a base for economic growth, social justice, and industrial peace, also guided the review.
“The updated agreement provides clear procedural structures for workplace engagement, consultation, and dispute resolution, which is key to maintaining a collaborative, fair, and resilient working environment,” said Liezl Davies, general manager for human capital, safety and sustainability at Rössing Uranium.
The agreement follows months of internal review and negotiations between Rössing Uranium’s team and the MUN Rössing Branch Executive Committee.
“This outcome reflects Rössing Uranium’s commitment to good governance, lawful compliance, social dialogue, and the continuous strengthening of its relationship with employees and organised labour,” said Davies.
“We extend our appreciation to all involved for their professionalism, openness, and commitment to sustaining a peaceful and productive work environment.”
Rössing Uranium first signed a recognition agreement with MUN in November 1988, making it one of the earliest formal labour arrangements in Namibia.
That original agreement served as a legal foundation for labour relations at the mine for more than three decades.
In 2019, the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) took majority ownership of Rössing Uranium. Tensions soon rose between the union and management over issues such as medical aid, leave, and wage structures.
In 2020, nine members of the MUN Rössing Branch Executive Committee were dismissed, a move criticised by the union and labour bodies for disrupting industrial peace.
The updated RPA now represents not only a structural update, but also a turning point in Rössing Uranium’s labour relations.
It reflects renewed efforts to improve transparency, build trust, and maintain stable relations between the mine and its workforce.
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