Madame Kovambo Nujomais conveyed condolences asfounding first lady of the Republic of Namibia
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“On behalf of the people and the government of the Republic of Namibia, I convey my sincere condolences to the founding first lady of the Republic of Namibia, madame Kovambo Nujoma, honorable Utoni Nujoma, the children, as well as the entire Nujoma and Kondombolo family.”
The Cabinet has decided to reduce Monica Geingos' staff from seven to three and state vehicles from three to two, effective 1 June, aligning her benefits with those of former first lady Kovambo Nujoma. Some of the dismissed staff members have reportedly approached the labour commissioner alleging unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices.
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Cabinet's decision to cut Monica Geingos' staff and vehicles raises accountability questions and has triggered labour complaints from dismissed employees.
The Cabinet has decided to reduce Monica Geingos' staff from seven to three and state vehicles from three to two, effective 1 June, aligning her benefits with those of former first lady Kovambo Nujoma. Some of the dismissed staff members have reportedly approached the labour commissioner alleging unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices.
The Cabinet has reduced the benefits of former first lady Monica Geingos, limiting her to three household staff members and two state-sponsored vehicles effective 1 June, down from her current seven employees. The new policy applies to former first ladies whose husbands die before them, but does not affect founding first lady Kovambo Nujoma.