Former Nedbank boss Lionel Matthews’ three day stint as Namcor acting managing director is linked to failed salary negotiations and conflict of interests concerns. …
Salary demands, conflict of interest concerns linked to Matthews’ failed Namcor talksNamibia Minute.
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Shiwana Ndeunyema
Also known as: Namcor acting managing director · Ndeunyama
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- April 2023
… Namcor’s executive for business strategy, Shiwana Ndeunyema, will continue to serve as acting managing director until further notice. …
Matthews withdraws from Namcor job… THE CHIEF AND ASSOCIATES While negotiations are ongoing, Namcor has appointed the company’s executive business strategist Shiwana Ndeunyema to act until an acting managing director is appointed. …
Namcor offers Matthews N$230 000 a month, but ex-banker hints at N$350 000… The corporation’s head for business strategy, Shiwana Ndeunyema, will be acting as managing director until further notice. …
Matthews’ appointment at Namcor still under discussionMinister of finance and public enterprises Iipumbu Shiimi has denied reports saying he is related to Shiwana Ndeunyema, the acting managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor). …
Shiimi denies being related to Namcor acting MD… In the interim, the board has appointed Namcor’s business strategy executive Shiwana Ndeunyema as company managing director until Matthews takes charge. …
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Political analysts question value of new Swapo think tank
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Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 20 January
Political analysts question value of new Swapo think tank
Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →