Namibia: Officials Uncomfortable With Being Defined As Political Office Bearers

TWO high-ranking officials have added their voices to that of the cabinet secretary, saying they are not comfortable with being classified as non-public office bearers by the Public Office Bearers Remuneration and Benefits Commission (POBC).

The Namibian reported last month that Cabinet Secretary Frans Kapofi had the best of both worlds - being a public servant and also being regarded as a political office bearer. But he shot down allegations that he can benefit as a public servant or as a political office bearer, whichever suits him better.

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