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Order a long-term news report on Public Service Act 13 of 1995
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
… After the commission’s regional visits come to an end on Friday, managers and supervisors at public institutions can apply the Public Service Act 13 of 1995, stating that conducting private sales or business during official working hours without written approval constitutes serio …
Side hustles to get civil servants in hot waterWindhoek Observer
… The case concerned Section 24(5)(a)(i) of the Public Service Act 13 of 1995, which provides for a public servant to be deemed discharged from the public service on account of misconduct if they are absent from their office or official duties without permission for a period exceed …
Court upholds former health ministry accountant’s dismissalThe Namibian
… Public service employees are covered by the Labour Act 11 of 2007, which sets out basic conditions of employment, as well as being additionally regulated by the Public Service Act 13 of 1995. …
What Happens When Public Servants Are Not Serving the Public?The Public Service Commission has warned that civil servants selling goods at the workplace without written approval face disciplinary action ranging from a N$2 000 fine to dismissal under the Public Service Act. PSC chairperson Patrick Nandago said public servants must serve the public instead of turning workplaces into business premises.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Public Service Commission has warned that civil servants selling goods at the workplace without written approval face disciplinary action ranging from a N$2 000 fine to dismissal under the Public Service Act. PSC chairperson Patrick Nandago said public servants must serve the public instead of turning workplaces into business premises.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court dismissed former ministry of health and social services senior accountant Ricardo Hitikua's appeal against his dismissal for being absent from work for more than 30 consecutive days. Acting judge David Mangota ruled that weekends and public holidays count towards the statutory period of absence under the Public Service Act, finding that the law refers to consecutive calendar days rather than working days.
22 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian law provides clear procedures for holding government employees accountable for misconduct, including suspension, fines, demotion and dismissal through disciplinary committees. The challenge is not legal complexity but lack of political will to enforce these rules consistently.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →