N$152 Million spent on former presidents’ homes sparks public outcry

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Debate has intensified after it emerged that the government paid N$38 million for former president Nangolo Mbumba’s Windhoek residence, bringing total spending over the past decade on retirement homes for Sam Nujoma, Hifikepunye Pohamba, Hage Geingob and Mbumba to N$152 million.

Speaking on Desert FM, Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula weighs in as reports suggest president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah may consider reviewing or scrapping the retirement benefits.