Namibia's finance minister has challenged a court filing by Avril Payroll Deduction Management that seeks to justify its government payroll services operations amid legal proceedings over the ministry's deductions system. Government attorneys argue the company cannot support relief requested by microlender Entrépo Finance while simultaneously defending itself as a respondent in the case.
Avril maintains that its submission remains necessary to counter ministerial claims that its business violates the Payment Systems Management Act. The firm insists its two-decade relationship with the ministry involves only payroll management functions, with First National Bank of Namibia handling actual payment processing under agency arrangements. Company representatives note legislation permits businesses operating before the law's enactment to continue services legally.
Entrépo filed urgent proceedings after officials ordered termination of salary deduction codes used for loan repayments by government workers. Deputy judge president Hannelie Prinsloo received oral arguments on the application.
Avril maintains that its submission remains necessary to counter ministerial claims that its business violates the Payment Systems Management Act. The firm insists its two-decade relationship with the ministry involves only payroll management functions, with First National Bank of Namibia handling actual payment processing under agency arrangements. Company representatives note legislation permits businesses operating before the law's enactment to continue services legally.
Entrépo filed urgent proceedings after officials ordered termination of salary deduction codes used for loan repayments by government workers. Deputy judge president Hannelie Prinsloo received oral arguments on the application.
