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Jul
Allexer Namundjembo Allegations of workplace misconduct have been levelled against the chief executive officer of the Payments Association of Namibia (PAN), Annette Retheman, with claims she mistreats staff and that she fosters a hostile work environment. PAN, a self-regulatory body for Namibia’s payment industry, is meant to foster collaboration across the sector. In April 2023, the Namibia Financial Institutions Union (NAFINU) raised concerns in a letter to PAN board chairperson Adrianus Vugs. The letter, which remains unanswered, outlined complaints from staff about the CEO’s behaviour. Union general secretary Asnath Zemuee said PAN previously spent around N$250,000 on a life coaching…