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Namibia: Social security revises maternity, sick leave, death benefits – News

Namibia: Social security revises maternity, sick leave, death benefits – News

Africa Links 24 with The Brief
Published on 2025-01-20 15:00:00

The Social Security Commission (SSC) has adjusted the wage ceilings for maternity, sick leave and death (MSD) benefits. This comes after the amendment of the Employment Compensation Act and Social Security Act as of 1 March.

The current maximum basic wage ceiling will increase from N$9 000 to N$11 000, while the minimum wage ceiling will rise from N$300 to N$500 per month.

The contribution rate remains unchanged at 1.8% of employees’ basic wages, shared equally between employers and…

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