Namibia President places 5-years ban on buying new cars for politicians

The Namibian President Hage Gottfried GEINGOB has on Thursday slams five years ban on purchase of new cars for political and public Office holders in Namibia government.

The President spokesperson Alfredo Hengari disclosed this on Thursday. He said "No new vehicles will be purchased for members of Executive and public Office bearers in the Namibian Government"

He further said "I have been directed to inform all the political and public Office holders that the vehicle fleet of the Namibian Government will not be renewed for the period of 2020-2025.

The President took the decision because it would save some 200 Million Namibian dollars equivalent to US$10.7 Million which will be directed to urgent priorities specifically at a time when the country is dealing the health and economic implications of COVID-19.

Namibia has just 16 confirmed cases with no death.