Employee well-being takes centre stage at 2026 Wellness Indaba
Old Mutual Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to employee well-being through its partnership with Eureka Psychological Services for the upcoming 2026 Employee Wellness Indaba, scheduled to take place on 20–21 May 2026 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino. Hosted under the theme “Well-being by Design: Building the Future Workplace”, the Indaba aims to highlight the importance of intentionally integrating well-being into workplace structures and organisational culture. According to Eureka Psychological Services Founder, Ceaseria Mutau, organisations are increasingly being challenged to move beyond surface-level wellness initiatives and take a more deliberate approach to how workplace environments impact employees’ health, well-being, and performance. The Indaba comes at a pivotal time for Namibia’s workforce.
The confirmed attendance of the Vice President of the Republic of Namibia, Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi, underscores the growing recognition of workplace well-being as a national priority linked to productivity, economic resilience, and long-term development. Old Mutual Namibia noted that the Indaba aligns strongly with its 2026 organisational theme, “Wellness Powers Performance”, which emphasises the direct link between employee well-being and overall organisational success. Tassius Chigariro, Group Chief Operating Officer (CEO) of Old Mutual Namibia, shared that “When we invest in our people’s well-being, we strengthen not only our business, but every stakeholder we serve. Wellness is not a soft issue; it is fundamental to sustainable performance.” Dr Ina Kahupi, Executive Assistant to the CEO of Old Mutual Namibia, said that “Organisations cannot afford to treat well-being as an add-on. It must be designed into how we work, lead, and measure success. When employees feel supported and valued in meaningful ways, it creates the conditions for sustained performance and long-term impact.”
The 2026 Wellness Indaba will bring together leaders from government, business, and the wellness sector, including policymakers, psychologists, and practitioners. The platform is designed to explore practical approaches to building workplaces that enable both organisations and individuals to thrive. Old Mutual Namibia continues to support well-being initiatives across the country as part of its broader commitment to positively impacting employees, customers and communities.
