Kahimise suspended

Windhoek’s chief executive officer Robert Kahimise has been suspended for three months after approval was granted by the urban and rural development minister Peya Mushelenga based on numerous allegations of transgressions related to a study loan.
The suspension follows weeks of public infighting amongst city councillors and members of the management committee.
In a letter dated Sunday, 21 October, urban and rural development minister Peya Mushelenga approved the request to suspend Kahimise while a three month investigation is conducted.
A special council meeting convened at mid-day today confirmed the content of the Minister’s letter.
City councillors Brunhilde Cornelius (RDP), Josef Kauandenge (NUDO) and Ignatius Semba (PDM) walked out in protest once the announcement was made.
The councillors have remained steadfast that the allegations are bogus, and are simply a witch-hunt in an attempt to get rid of Kahimise who has brought order to the city’s dealings since his appointment at the start of 2017.
No comment has been made by the city yet on the suspension.
Kahimise was not available for comment.