… In a related update, CPBN spokesperson Johanna Kambala said the previous bid had been cancelled and that the board has not yet received new instructions from TransNamib on the next steps. …
… Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) spokesperson Johanna Kambala yesterday said: “Please note that this matter is sub judice and thus CPBN is not in a position to comment further.” The ministry of health did not respond to questions. …
… Johanna Kambala, Communications Officer at the Procurement Board, said that the BEC appointment procedures are aimed at promoting the objects of the Act, which include, among others, integrity, fair dealing, transparency, and efficiency. …
… In a statement issued this week, CPBN spokesperson Johanna Kambala noted that new measures are designed to “improve service delivery” and reinforce “transparency and accountability”. …
… with evaluating public bids meet standards. “The BEC appointment procedures are aimed at promoting the objectives of the Public Procurement Act, which are, among others, integrity, fair dealing, transparency, and efficiency,” CPBN manager for stakeholder relations Johanna Kambala …
… Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) spokesperson Johanna Kambala said in a statement yesterday that the bid of Adaptive Building Land Construction CC and China State Construction Engineering Corporation was disqualified from the bidding process for several reasons. …
… The spokesperson of CPBN, Johanna Kambala, yesterday said the board is still in the process of reconsidering the bids.“Be informed that this particular bid has not been awarded to any bidder yet, as CPBN is in the process of reconsidering the 20 applications received for reconsid …
A year after cancellation over single-sourcing concerns, TransNamib will restart the process to buy 23 new locomotives for N$1.7 billion following an independent technical evaluation of manufacturers. The procurement will proceed through the Central Procurement Board of Namibia using secured development finance.
Why it matters
TransNamib's relaunched N$1.7 billion locomotive tender represents a significant infrastructure procurement reset after earlier cancellation concerns.
A year after cancellation over single-sourcing concerns, TransNamib will restart the process to buy 23 new locomotives for N$1.7 billion following an independent technical evaluation of manufacturers. The procurement will proceed through the Central Procurement Board of Namibia using secured development finance.
Sara Katiti's Afripharm Investments is seeking to stop government contract negotiations on a N$1.3 billion tender for mental health, cancer, and chronic-disease medicines to state hospitals, arguing the tender expired in March 2025. The procurement has been mired in court disputes since April 2023, including a challenge over a N$1.3 billion award to a company owned by a five-year-old child.
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced strengthened procedures for appointing Bid Evaluation Committee members, requiring applicants to possess accredited qualifications, valid certificates of conduct, compulsory training, and competency assessment. The enhanced process aims to promote integrity, transparency, and efficiency in public procurement.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has requested cancellation of a N$194-million tender to build new central medical stores in Windhoek, citing that the expected outcome did not justify costs. The cancellation follows allegations of political interference and concerns raised by the Global Fund over the redirection of its N$194-million donation originally earmarked for the project.
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced new measures for appointing Bid Evaluation Committee members, including requirements for accredited qualifications, police clearance certificates, and mandatory training and competency assessments. The reforms aim to address longstanding concerns about transparency, capacity gaps, and delays in public procurement evaluations.
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced stricter procedures for appointing bid evaluation committee members, requiring accredited qualifications, police certificates of conduct, compulsory training, and competency assessments to ensure integrity and transparency in public procurement.
The Institute for Public Policy Research has criticized the government's decision to bypass the Central Procurement Board on N$350 million in projects, arguing it creates risks of corruption and waste. The government has directly awarded contracts including a N$140-million sports stadium project to the Roads Contractor Company and other projects to August 26 without public tendering, a practice that lacks transparency and limits competition for local businesses.