From Contract Labor to Independen...

From Contract Labor to Independence: The Dehumanizing History Behind May Day

Desert FM 95.3 by Desert FM 95.3
May 26, 2026
12:11

Episode notes

Heike Becker explores the deep-rooted history of Namibia’s labor movements, revealing how the dehumanizing "Okaholo" contract system became the primary catalyst for the liberation struggle. While workers were once the backbone of national resistance, we reflect on why their collective influence has faced a decline in the post-independence era.