PDM demands transparencyon N$643 million drought relief allocation

Herttta-Maria Amutenja Elma Dienda, a member of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has called for increased transparency in the allocation and utilisation of N$643 million designated for drought relief in Namibia’s midterm budget. Dienda, stressed the need for clear and unbiased guidelines from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to ensure that the funds are not misused for political gains. “We urgently request clear, unbiased usage guidelines from the Prime Minister’s office to prevent misuse of these funds for political gain, ensuring integrity in relief efforts and respect for taxpayer contributions,” Dienda remarked. The allocation, announced by Finance and…