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Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Professor Job Amupanda has rejected the proposed allocation of N$200 million to the Ministry of Defence in its current form, proposing that the money be placed under the Finance Ministry’s contingency fund until concerns about its intended use are addressed. Contributing to the Mid-Year Budget Review debate in the National Assembly, Amupanda stated that MPs had not been given sufficient information about outstanding government utility bills or the purpose of the proposed allocation. He also questioned fuel deliveries to a military facility, saying fuel transported from Botswana was not being subjected to the required taxes and levies. He questioned transactions involving August 26 and private companies and called for accountability over government procurement. Prof. Amupanda said the Mid-Year Budget Review should promote fiscal transparency, public accountability and real-time management of public finances, rather than simply approve additional spending without proper scrutiny. He also highlighted the need for the budget to address economic shocks, including the impact of foot-and-mouth disease and external developments on Namibia’s economy. Report: Serafia Nadunya #NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp