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Namibian Farm Wages Rise Sharply | Namibia News
Namibian farmworkers are seeing a major pay bump—with total monthly remuneration hitting nearly 5,870 NAD, up 15% from last year. That includes cash, housing, livestock, and transport perks. While cash rose to almost 3,600 NAD, housing value dipped slightly—but livestock and transport benefits grew. Most employers (85%) still offer annual bonuses, and basic utilities like firewood and water aren’t counted in the survey. Living conditions are improving: over 66% now have electricity, solar use is rising, and HIV/AIDS and TB cases among workers are falling. But alcohol and substance abuse…
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