Namibian Mining Firms Face Scrutiny Over Outsourcing Practices

Namibia’s mining sector is facing scrutiny over its increasing use of contractors and temporary workers to perform work that is traditionally done by permanent employees. The Mineworkers Union of Namibia says mining companies are using the method to lower labour and operational costs to make profits. Union secretary general George Ampweya warned that the cost […] The post Mining firms outsource to cut costs, boost profits – unionist appeared first on The Namibian.