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Feb
Niël Terblanché In a move aimed at bolstering social welfare and economic stability, Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi announced an increase of N$200 in the Old Age Grant and the Disability Grant from N$1,400 to N$1,600 per month The increase will become effective on 1 April 2024. He made the announcement during the tabling of the National Budget, reflecting the government’s commitment to enhancing the living standards of its most vulnerable citizens. Shiimi acknowledged the aspirations of the late President for a considerable uplift in the Old Age Grant. “We fully recognize the dream of our departed President for a significant…