Namibia: Former Otavi HR Officer Granted N$10 000 Bail Over Self-Promotion Scheme

A former human resources (HR) officer at the Otavi Town Council has been granted bail of N$10 000 after being arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

It is alleged that Ernst Gaoab attempted to promote himself to a non-existent position of HR manager.

According to the ACC, Gaoab, who had been acting in the chief executive position, is accused of abusing power for personal gain.

He was arrested on 23 March and charged under Section 43(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, which relates to…