Namibia: Govt to Cover 100% for Medical Aid

The government will now pay 100% of medical aid for civil servants, following the removal of the 5% levy previously paid to service providers, effective 1 April, while a 5% levy on self-medication will remain applicable.

This was announced yesterday by Namibia Public Workers Union general secretary Petrus Nevonga at the signing of the negotiation agreements, alongside Namibia Teachers Union secretary general Loide Shaanika and Cabinet secretary Emilia Mkusa.

The salary increment will be…