Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, The Namibian Government Bans Purchase Of New Cars For Governmental Officials Till 2025.
The Namibian President, Hage G .Geingob, who made the announcement on Twitter on Thursday also directed a curb on monthly fuel consumption by public officeholders.
He said the decision would save the country 200 million Namibian dollars (US$10.7 million), which will be directed “to urgent priorities, specifically at a time when the country is dealing with the health and economic implications of COVID-19″.
The southern African country of 2.5 million people have so far recorded 16 cases of COVID-19, with no deaths.
The statement read in parts “Government will not order a new vehicle fleet for the Executive and Public Office Bearers for the period 2020-2025.
“Savings of 200 million Namibia dollars (about $10.8 million) will be directed to urgent priority areas.”
