Ministry of Finance clarifies pension increase applies only to old-age grants in Namibia
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Ericah Shafudah announced an increase to the old-age pension, which was raised to N$1,700. However, the Ministry of Finance clarified that this increase does not apply to other social grants, including the disability grant, which remains at N$1,600 per month. This clarification followed demonstrations by people with disabilities in Keetmanshoop.
From namibian.com.na
Why it matters
The policy clarification impacts the national social safety net budget in Namibia. Recipients of the disability grant expressed initial expectations that the grant would also increase by N$100, which they considered essential for basic household needs.
From namibian.com.na
Who's involved
- Ericah ShafudahAnnounced the increase to the old-age pension
- Ministry of FinanceConfirmed that the pension increase only applies to old-age grants
- NamibiaThe country where the social grant policy was implemented
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The entities involved
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Ericah Shafudah
Namibian politician
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Ministry of Finance
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