The Namibia Wildlife Resorts and the Namibia Public Workers Union signed a new wage agreement that will see increases in the number of their benefits for the 2022–23 financial year.

The parties also agreed to reinstate overtime and travel allowances, which had been suspended due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In terms of the agreement, employees in the bargaining unit on job grade A will receive a 13% salary increment, while the salaries for those in grades B, C, and D will increase by 7%, 4.6%, and 2.5%, respectively.

The two parties also agreed to raise the monthly transport allowance for employees who use private transport from N$222 to N$650.

Housing allowances will be raised from N$35 to N$42 per month for all job grades.

NAPWU's Deputy General Secretary Mathew Ndeshikeya has expressed satisfaction, saying it reflects NWR's commitment to the welfare of employees amid an unprecedented rise in the cost of living.

The NWR owns and operates the largest publicly-owned tourism and hospitality establishments in Namibia.