Herbert Jauch on hiked travel allowances
March 12, 2025
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The Office of the Prime Minister announced proposed travel allowances for civil servants effective 1 April 2025, with the Secretary to Cabinet earning N$2,500 and executive directors N$2,300 daily—up from N$969 and N$899—while low-ranking staff get N$1,780. This hike, amid Namibia’s 25% poverty rate and 90% earning under N$5,000 monthly, has sparked debate.
Social justice activist Herbert Jauch to weigh in
