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Namibia: No rejecting workers with mental illness – News

Namibia: No rejecting workers with mental illness – News

Africa Links 24 with Puyeipawa Nakashole
Published on 2025-10-22 17:00:00

New bill aims to end discrimination at work, promote fair opportunities

The proposed mental health bill of 2025 will prohibit employers from refusing to hire or retain workers based solely on their mental health status.

The bill was submitted by minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao in the parliament last week.

It states that: “A person may not discriminate directly or indirectly in any employment decision or adopt any requirement or engage in any practice…

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