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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Supreme Court of Namibia's decision on employee sick leave and workplace discipline has raised concerns from trade unions, which argue it could infringe on workers' rights. The court ruled in November 2024 that employers are not limited to accepting medical certificates as proof of illness and may request detailed medical reports, particularly for extended absences or cases involving mental health. The judgement stemmed from the case between Hilya Nghiwete, former chief executive officer of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF), and her former employer. Speaking about the ruling, the secretary general of the Mine Workers Union,…