insert_link Namibia UNAM Professor Criticizes Overpayment of Senior Government Officials Professor Basilius Kasera from the University of Namibia highlights the issue of overpayment for senior government officials, stressing its burden on the national budget. He points out the high cost of benefits for ministers and retired presidents, calling for austerity measures to control spending and cut unnecessary expenses. Kasera argues that the lavish lifestyle of top officials contrasts sharply with the average Namibian's life and advocates for reduced salaries and […] todayJuly 18, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Concerns Rise Over Namibian Government’s Service Delivery Amidst Criticism of Leadership Appointments As complaints about the government's service delivery persist among Namibians since 1990, an increasing number of voices highlight the trend of appointing leaders without thorough consideration of qualifications or experience, a departure from standard practices in many sectors. Penda Negonga of the Namibia Progressive Party shared thoughts on elections and leadership, underscoring these concerns. Political Analyst Rui Tyitende had this to say todayApril 22, 2024 29
insert_link Interview Transcripts Housing Crisis in Otjomuise: Michael Amushelelo Calls for Urgent Government Action In a recent address to Future Media, Michael Amushelelo, known as the People's General, shed light on the housing crisis in the extension 10 area of Otjomuise. His impassioned speech highlighted the plight of citizens seeking shelter and the heavy police presence during attempts to register people for occupying vacant houses. Police Presence and Intimidation: Amushelelo began by describing the heavy police presence at Otjomuise extension 10, where vacant mayor's houses […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 58
insert_link Namibia Government to roll out drought food voucher system The Namibian government is in the process of rolling out a food voucher system to all 14 regions after the programme was successfully piloted in the Oshana Region. This forms part of the Commodity and Beneficiary Management Information System, an alternative drought relief delivery mechanism being piloted by the Office of the Prime Minister. Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the system digitises and automates the food relief beneficiary system […] todayNovember 29, 2023 8
