The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has refuted allegations concerning the recruitment process for the position of chief executive officer (CEO). This was after a local newspaper article claimed that the preferred candidate, Idi Itope, was not the most qualified and that top performers were bypassed. In a statement, CPBN spokesperson Johanna Kambala, said...
By Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, December 17 – Bidders vying for the 2020 school hostel tender are expressing discontent with the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) over the potential cancellation of the already notified successful bidders. CPBN Chairperson Amon Ngavetene, in an October 5, 2023, notice to successful bidders, indicated CPBN’s intention to cancel tender...
The minister of finance and public enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, has told parliament that the question of whether minors should be allowed to be shareholders in companies is a matter to be addressed by the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) and not the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN). He was responding to questions about...
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) says local bidders slow the procurement process by submitting fraudulent documents. This was said during a media induction over the weekend. “The conduct of the bidders is the reason why the process seems long. It has become a norm to see fake documents,” said CPBN chairperson and acting...