Social Security Commission (SSC)

Internship programme receives welcome boost

Internship programme receives welcome boost

Niël Terblanché The Social Security Commission (SSC) has committed a vital N$200,000 to the Namibia National Internship Programme (NNIP) in an effort to tackle the shortage of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for students. The donation is aimed at increasing the programme’s intake, which currently stands at 300 students per year, despite the NNIP’s ambition of accommodating at least 1 600 students annually. At the handover of the sponsorship, Milka Mungunda, the executive officer of the SSC, expressed her delight at the Commission’s involvement in the programme. "The SSC is proud to be a part of this partnership which exemplifies…
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SSC plans N$3,000 payout

SSC plans N$3,000 payout

Andrew Kathindi The Social Security Commission (SSC) is set to pay N$1,000 per month for three months to employees from sectors hard-hit by the impact of the coronavirus. SSC Executive Officer Milka Mungunda said sectors to be covered by the grant to be administered by the fund include construction, farming, transport, manufacturing, retail, domestic workers and entertainment among others. “Vulnerable employees in the formal sector who are paid up SSC members will also receive a grant of N$1,000 a month during this period provided that they do not earn more than N$50,000 per annum,” said Mungunda  said. Assuming all legal…
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