Employees from the City of Windhoek’s Solid Waste Management Division have continued their strike, which began on 9 October, as they push for improved working conditions and better benefits.
About 400 workers have joined the industrial action, while around 100 remain on duty to maintain limited operations. The protest initially took place near Chinatown, between Dortmund and Newcastle streets, before the group moved to Independence Avenue in the Central Business District on Wednesday evening, where they gathered outside the City of Windhoek headquarters.
The striking employees say they will remain there until city management addresses their concerns. Their grievances include low wages, lack of benefits, and longstanding unresolved labour issues within the division.
Shop steward Frans Paulus confirmed that the workers are in possession of a strike certificate issued by the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, asserting that the strike is legal.
“We are not breaking the law; we have followed all procedures. We just want the City to treat us fairly and improve our working conditions,” Paulus said.
The City of Windhoek has yet to issue an official response regarding the ongoing strike or outline any plans to resolve the dispute.
The protest has raised concerns about potential disruptions to waste collection and sanitation services across the capital, as the strike enters its second week with no sign of resolution.
