Suspended NFA finance boss demands salary clarity

Suspended Namibia Football Association (NFA) director of finance and procurement Mino Gariseb has demanded clarity on whether he will continue receiving his salary and benefits during his precautionary suspension.

In a letter dated 14 October seen by The Namibian, his lawyers, Tjitemisa & Associates, are demanding that the NFA confirm in writing that Gariseb’s remuneration, allowances and contractual benefits will continue uninterrupted while investigations are ongoing.

“Gariseb’s suspension, issued on 9 October, is precautionary and not a disciplinary sanction, maintaining that he remains entitled to his full remuneration until a formal finding of guilt is made,” noted the letter.

The lawyers cited Clause 3.6.3 of the NFA Disciplinary Policy, which states that an employee is presumed not guilty until proven otherwise, as well as Clause 7.1 of his employment contract.

The lawyers also questioned the absence of a clear timeframe for the investigation, arguing that the suspension notice failed to specify the expected duration as required by Clause 4.7(c) of the policy.

The lawyers asked the NFA to provide an estimated investigation period and target completion date to ensure Gariseb remains available to cooperate.

The association was given until Friday to respond to both matters.

Gariseb’s lawyers said their client remains committed to cooperating fully with the investigation while reserving his legal rights.

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