After first denying knowledge that she had received warning of a possible scam and also that she had worked behind Shoombe's back when authorizing the release of some of the millions, she recently back-pedaled and admitted that her office had received several updates on progress and problems at the Katutura Single Quarters project. Law makers themselves have not been spared corruption charges with some having been accused of abusing their status when on foreign trips. A National Council financial report of November 1997 reveals that what appears to be excessive costs on the part of Michael Ndivayele, an administrative staff member of the Council, are in fact mostly those of Council Chairman Kandy Nehova. Not long ago, a secret cabinet document leaked to the press detailed perks for senior military and government officials. Although the government claims it had withdrawn the scheme, other more secretive means have been adopted to reward officials undetected.
More scandals are yet to surface in other departments.
Nujoma did, however, acknowledge that these two issues are far from being resolved with the Communal Land Bill yet to come before Parliament. NUNW's President Ponhele ya France is calling for the amendment of the Constitution to allow for land to be expropriated without compensation. Namibia's ex-combatants have for the last three years tested Nujoma's rule by reminding him of promised jobs. Last year was probably the worst in Nujoma's seven-year reign. In a show of anger at the delayed job promises, ex-combatants spent days in the grounds of the parliament garden demanding to see President Nujoma on their unwavering demand for jobs.