Windhoek: The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) and Bokomo Namibia have successfully concluded wage negotiations, resulting in a wage agreement that provides a salary increase of N.dollars 1,000 for workers over a two-year period. According to Namibia Press Agency, the negotiations, which began in February, culminated in an agreement signed on Wednesday. Under the terms, employees within the bargaining unit will receive a salary increment of N.dollars 500 starting from April 1, 2026, with an additional increase of N.dollars 500 effective March 31, 2027. At the signing ceremony, Nafau Deputy-General Secretary Willem Absalom emphasized the agreement's aim to balance employee wellbeing with the business's long-term sustainability. He noted that other employment conditions, such as transport arrangements and existing benefits, would remain unchanged. Bokomo Namibia CEO Hubertus Hamm announced that the company's current entry-level salary would rise to approximately N.dollars 6,300, with an expected increase to about N.dollars 6,850 next year. Both parties described the negotiations as robust but conducted with mutual respect, leading to an amicable agreement. They reiterated their commitment to maintaining a cooperative relationship for the employees' benefit. In an interview with Nampa, Lahja Shiimi, a shop steward at Bokomo Namibia, expressed satisfaction with the agreement, stating appreciation for the company's concessions. The agreement impacts approximately 300 to 400 employees under the bargaining unit.