The much-talked-about and anticipated new minimum wages have been published in the government gazette.

The new remuneration changes will become effective on January 1, 2025. The gazette states that the minimum wage for employees in Namibia will be N$18.00 per hour.

The National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) endorsed SWAPO MP Jerry Ekandjo's proposed Private Member's Bill passed in the National Assembly to define the term 'spouse' and amend the Marriage Act of 1961.