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Namibia’s Cabinet has approved a decision by the Minister of Labor, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation (MLIREC) to implement a national minimum wage (NMW) starting in January 2025, according to local media reports.

The NMW will be set at 18 Namibian dollars (approximately $0.96) per hour and will be reviewed after two years, according to MLIREC Executive Director Lydia Indombo, one of the reports says.

“The implementation aims to improve wages for the lowest-paid workers, reduce income inequality, alleviate poverty, and improve individual and household income, achieving a decent standard of living for all,” Indombo was quoted as saying.