The Popular Democratic Movement plans to cut 16 jobs because money problems hurt the party after losing big in 2024 elections. Party leader Manuel Ngaringombe told workers that wages eat up 60 percent of all money coming into the party. The party lost 11 seats and kept only five seats in parliament after the election defeat. President McHenry Venaani said talks about job cuts continue and nothing has started. He would not answer questions about the layoffs and sent reporters to talk with Ngaringombe instead.
Documents show the party faces total money collapse without quick action to fix spending problems. Management wants 16 regional workers and three group leaders to take three months off without pay. After that break they would come back with lower wages and commission-based pay. Regional coordinators would earn N$2000 plus money for work they complete. Some coordinators said they expected N$7000 but received much less without agreeing to the cuts.
Staff members question how the party picked people for layoffs and want fair severance packages for those losing jobs. The party treasurer said income decides what the organization can afford to spend on workers. Court cases could force the party into bankruptcy if it cannot pay what it owes former members. Political experts say losing parliament seats always hurts party revenue and future stability.
Documents show the party faces total money collapse without quick action to fix spending problems. Management wants 16 regional workers and three group leaders to take three months off without pay. After that break they would come back with lower wages and commission-based pay. Regional coordinators would earn N$2000 plus money for work they complete. Some coordinators said they expected N$7000 but received much less without agreeing to the cuts.
Staff members question how the party picked people for layoffs and want fair severance packages for those losing jobs. The party treasurer said income decides what the organization can afford to spend on workers. Court cases could force the party into bankruptcy if it cannot pay what it owes former members. Political experts say losing parliament seats always hurts party revenue and future stability.
