Windhoek councillor wants salaries paid twice a month

City of Windhoek councillor Fransina Kahungu says salaries should be paid in two instalments each month to help people manage their finances.

Kahungu, who also serves as secretary of the Swapo Party Women’s Council, says the proposal could encourage better financial planning, as many people overspend soon after receiving their salaries.

Speaking to The Namibian, she says being paid twice a month could help prevent people from running out of money before their next pay day. She adds that she plans to submit the proposal to parliament for consideration.

“You can only live within your means if you don’t have a long waiting period. Banks are even tired of us asking for overdrafts,” she says.