Labor discussions involve mining employment in Namibia and domestic worker rights in Uganda

The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has issued a response to remarks made by the International Labour Organization (ILO) regarding the mining sector's contribution to employment. The Chamber clarified that while mining is capital-intensive and highly mechanized, its employment footprint is larger than official census data suggests. According to the Chamber's 2024 statistics, member companies reported 20,843 direct jobs, representing 8% of employed Namibians. The Chamber also noted that 97% of permanent positions in the industry are held by Namibian citizens.

In Uganda, Members of Parliament from the Forum of Labor, Decent Employment, and Productivity are calling for the government to ratify ILO Convention 189. This convention establishes guidelines for the treatment of domestic workers, including requirements for a weekly rest of at least 24 consecutive hours and fair access to legal processes. Advocates emphasize the urgency of ratification due to the growing number of Ugandans working in domestic roles both locally and in international labor export markets.