Minimum wage planned for security industry

THE newly formed Namibia Security Labour Forum (NSLF) has announced that plans are underway to introduce a minimum wage for workers in the security industry in Namibia.

The NSLF signed a memorandum of understanding with the Security Association of Namibia (SAN) and Namibia Transport and Allied Workers Union (Natau) in Windhoek yesterday. The body consists of representatives from SAN, the Ministry of Labour and Natau.The NSLF is chaired by Labour Permanent Secretary Ulitala Hiveluah.Speaking at the occasion, Labour Minister Marco Hausiku said his Ministry wanted the process to be completed this year.Once introduced, the minimum wage for security workers will aim to address the needs of the employees.SAN President Peter Iindongo said the security industry was one of the fastest growing industries in Namibia as well as in the SADC region, while at the same time paying some of the lowest wages.He welcomed efforts to introduce a minimum wage for the industry.Natau Secretary General, John Kwedhi, noted that it was quite important to harmonise the security sector “so that it can create more jobs for our people”.Hausiku said his Ministry planned to introduce minimum wages for each sector in the country.The body consists of representatives from SAN, the Ministry of Labour and Natau.The NSLF is chaired by Labour Permanent Secretary Ulitala Hiveluah.Speaking at the occasion, Labour Minister Marco Hausiku said his Ministry wanted the process to be completed this year.Once introduced, the minimum wage for security workers will aim to address the needs of the employees.SAN President Peter Iindongo said the security industry was one of the fastest growing industries in Namibia as well as in the SADC region, while at the same time paying some of the lowest wages.He welcomed efforts to introduce a minimum wage for the industry.Natau Secretary General, John Kwedhi, noted that it was quite important to harmonise the security sector “so that it can create more jobs for our people”.Hausiku said his Ministry planned to introduce minimum wages for each sector in the country.