Johanna Kambala

2023-02-072026-10-12

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April 2023
24 AprThe Namibian
Spokesperson Johanna Kambala said CPBN is reconsidering 20 applications from bidders
Source
“The spokesperson of CPBN, Johanna Kambala, yesterday said the board is still in the process of reconsidering the bids.”
Business with one employee wins N$141m medical tenders
February 2023
7 FebThe Namibian
CPBN spokesperson Johanna Kambala said the board is reconsidering the 20 applications received for reconsideration.
Source
“The spokesperson of CPBN, Johanna Kambala, yesterday said the board is still in the process of reconsidering the bids.”
Business with one employee wins N$141m medical tenders

Politics

Central Procurement Board's fence tender cancellation draws scrutiny

The News

Experts question the Central Procurement Board of Namibia's decision to cancel a competitive tender for a N$122-million veterinary cordon fencing project that attracted 23 bids, then award it via emergency procurement to a different contractor. A political analyst says the cancellation could expose the board to legal challenges and create the impression of bias toward a particular bidder.

13 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 13 September

Central Procurement Board's fence tender cancellation draws scrutiny
Experts question the Central Procurement Board of Namibia's decision to cancel a competitive tender for a N$122-million veterinary cordon fencing project that attracted 23 bids, then award it via emergency procurement to a different contractor. A political analyst says the cancellation could expose the board to legal challenges and create the impression of bias toward a particular bidder.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 10 September

Minister urges government institutions to communicate with one voice
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has urged government institutions to communicate as a single state rather than separate ministries and agencies, emphasizing that citizens perceive the government as one entity and that government communication carries significant influence requiring authentic, verified and credible information.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 9 September

CPBN awards N$123m fence tender to failed bidder after cancellation
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia cancelled a N$127 million tender for veterinary cordon fences along the South Africa border and awarded the contract via emergency procurement to a company that had failed in the competitive bidding process, raising concerns about transparency and procurement integrity.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 30 August

Central Procurement Board incorporates CSR criteria into bidding process
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has implemented Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) criteria in its procurement bidding process, requiring bidders to submit CSR proposals equivalent to not less than 0.1% of the contract amount. The first implementation saw West Trading JV Unik Construction Engineering Namibia donate blankets, school uniforms, and sanitary pads valued at N$64,886.51 to the Bethanie community.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 31 July

Women comprise 56% of applications for CPBN bid committee
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia received 422 applications for its bid evaluation committee, with women making up 235 (56%) and men 187 (44%) of applicants. A CPBN manager attributed the strong response to growing public confidence in Namibia's public procurement system following reforms introduced earlier this year.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 July

CPBN executive's suspension extended to July amid corruption allegations
Elizabeth Shiponeni, acting executive for governance at the Central Procurement Board of Namibia, has been suspended for a third time—now until 31 July—over alleged corruption involving school food, pharmaceutical, and railway deals. Her suspension began in October 2025 and has been repeatedly extended; sources claim she was found not guilty during disciplinary proceedings but the suspension continued.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 26 May

TransNamib to relaunch N$1.7 billion locomotive procurement tender
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.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 17 May

Afripharm seeks to halt N$1.3 billion state medicine tender
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.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 April

CPBN strengthens appointment procedures for bid evaluation committee members
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.
23 April 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 April

Health ministry cancels N$194m medical stores construction tender
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.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

CPBN introduces stricter requirements for bid evaluators
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.
17 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

Namibia tightens qualification rules for procurement bid evaluators
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.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 12 April

IPPR warns direct government tenders bypass accountability
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.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →