Inquiry to be launched into Gawanas’ ‘double-dipping’
The ministry of urban and rural development will launch an inquiry into Windhoek mayor Sade Gawanas after it came to light that she had received a transport allowance while also making use of the City of Windhoek’s vehicles for private and official duties.
According to policy, the mayor may only choose one of the two benefits - a transport allowance or a municipal vehicle - but New Era reported this week that Gawanas has been benefitting from both since ascending to mayorship last December.
Ministry executive director Nghidinua Daniel said recent reports in the press necessitated an investigation into what is transpiring at the City.
“The ministry will initiate an inquiry into the alleged matter, which came to our attention through a media article,” he said.
Allowances galore
The mayor has reportedly been using three vehicles belonging to the municipality for her official and private use, as well as having the courtesy of an assigned driver while earning a N$9 500 transport allowance.
She has reportedly earned N$57 000 in transport benefits alone this year.
Using the City’s vehicles while receiving a transport allowance is in contravention of its councillor benefits policy.
Hitting back at the claims, Landless People’s Movement (LPM) spokesperson Eneas Emvula said the matter had been "blown out of proportion".
According to policy, the mayor may only choose one of the two benefits - a transport allowance or a municipal vehicle - but New Era reported this week that Gawanas has been benefitting from both since ascending to mayorship last December.
Ministry executive director Nghidinua Daniel said recent reports in the press necessitated an investigation into what is transpiring at the City.
“The ministry will initiate an inquiry into the alleged matter, which came to our attention through a media article,” he said.
Allowances galore
The mayor has reportedly been using three vehicles belonging to the municipality for her official and private use, as well as having the courtesy of an assigned driver while earning a N$9 500 transport allowance.
She has reportedly earned N$57 000 in transport benefits alone this year.
Using the City’s vehicles while receiving a transport allowance is in contravention of its councillor benefits policy.
Hitting back at the claims, Landless People’s Movement (LPM) spokesperson Eneas Emvula said the matter had been "blown out of proportion".
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