Pay raise for Telecom workers

TELECOM Namibia, Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings (NPTH) and the Namibia Public Workers Union (Napwu) have signed an agreement on salaries and benefits for Telecom and NPTH employees.

About 1 080 employees received an increase of 5 per cent across the board with effect from October 1. Housing allowances for certain job grades were increased by an average 8,7 per cent, and transport allowances were increased from N$400 to N$524 for workers who don’t benefit from Telecom’s Vehicle Benefit Scheme.Telecom’s Managing Director, Frans Ndoroma, commended both parties for what he called a demonstration of leadership and maturity in reaching a wage agreement that recognises the business challenges in managing employment costs.Housing allowances for certain job grades were increased by an average 8,7 per cent, and transport allowances were increased from N$400 to N$524 for workers who don’t benefit from Telecom’s Vehicle Benefit Scheme.Telecom’s Managing Director, Frans Ndoroma, commended both parties for what he called a demonstration of leadership and maturity in reaching a wage agreement that recognises the business challenges in managing employment costs.