Leave mismanagement costs millions, triggers reform calls

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2025-05-14

SWAKOPMUND, 14 MAY 2025 - Members of the public service commission at the governor’s office during a familiarisation visit in the Erongo. (r-l) Chairperson of the commission, Saalman Jacobs, commissioner Nashilongo Shivute, commissioner Michael Mutonga and commissioner Habate Doeses. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 14 MAY (NAMPA) – The Public Service Commission has raised concern over excessive leave accumulation in government institutions and called for urgent reforms in leave management and accountability to enhance service delivery and ease pressure on public finances.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Erongo Regional Council on Wednesday, the commission’s chairperson, Salmaan Jacobs said that while the Labour Act permits the cashing ou...

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