Justice minister clarifies phased implementation of N.dollar 18 minimum wage

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2025-09-26

WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Wise Emmanuel. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 26 SEP – Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Wise Immanuel, has clarified the timelines for Namibia’s new national minimum wage, stressing that while most sectors must comply immediately, agricultural workers, security guards and domestic employees will implement the N.dollar 18 per hour rate gradually until 2027.
Speaking during a Cabinet Committee briefing at the Government Information Centre on Friday, Immanuel explain...

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