Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel has announced that Social Security Commission benefits will increase from 1 October 2026, with maternity benefits rising from N$15 000 to N$20 000.
The announcement was made in Windhoek on Tuesday. Sick leave benefits will increase from N$11 250 to N$15 000 for the first 12 months and from N$9 750 to N$13 000 for the final 12 months.
Death, retirement and disability benefits will each increase from N$12 000 to N$15 000.
Report: Patience Makwele
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