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Namibia is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its approach to Occupational Safety and Health ("OSH") regulations.

Namibia's Labour Act requires mining operations to obtain ministerial approval before implementing continuous shifts, with strict limitations on shift duration and ongoing compliance obligations. The recent Uis Tin Mine declaration demonstrates how continuous-operation status provides a framework for 24/7 production while maintaining worker protections around overtime, rest periods, and remuneration for night work and public holidays.