Head of state set to receive salary increase

President Hage Geingob is set to earn N$350 000 (15%) more than his predecessor Hifikepunye Pohamba, a year after taking over the top seat in government.

This is part of several key changes to the perks of the head of state, which includes revised Presidential medical aid, an increased salary for the First Lady and making it possible for the President to add more than one wife or husband to be financed by the state.

This is revealed in the Presidential Remuneration and Other Benefits Bill, which was tabled by presidential affairs minister Frans Kapofi in the National Assembly yesterday.