Security guards across Namibia complained about receiving less money than the law requires. The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations promised to check companies and ensure they follow wage rules. Government officials approved new pay rates for all security workers that started this January. Guards must earn N$13.50 each hour, with raises coming to N$16 during 2026 and N$18 during 2027. Ministry workers plan to visit security companies before May ends to confirm proper payments.
Omeya Investment CC paid workers only N$8.75 each hour instead of the required N$13.50 amount. The Namibia Security Workers Union organized protests after discovering these wage violations. Executive director Nghidinwa Daniel confirmed the company broke wage laws after investigating worker complaints. The ministry ordered the company to fix payment problems and follow all labor requirements. Company leaders must correct overtime pay and holiday work compensation for their employees.
Johannes Shuuya manages Omeya Investment CC and blames the City of Windhoek for payment problems. He claims the city refuses to raise contract rates that have stayed the same since 2018. City officials declined his request for higher payments and accused his company of unfair worker treatment. The municipality pays N$10750 per guard, but workers receive only N$2205 basic salary. This creates profit margins around N$8545 per guard for the security company.
Omeya Investment CC paid workers only N$8.75 each hour instead of the required N$13.50 amount. The Namibia Security Workers Union organized protests after discovering these wage violations. Executive director Nghidinwa Daniel confirmed the company broke wage laws after investigating worker complaints. The ministry ordered the company to fix payment problems and follow all labor requirements. Company leaders must correct overtime pay and holiday work compensation for their employees.
Johannes Shuuya manages Omeya Investment CC and blames the City of Windhoek for payment problems. He claims the city refuses to raise contract rates that have stayed the same since 2018. City officials declined his request for higher payments and accused his company of unfair worker treatment. The municipality pays N$10750 per guard, but workers receive only N$2205 basic salary. This creates profit margins around N$8545 per guard for the security company.
