🇳🇦NamibiaSouthern Africa
IPC criticizes government for reappointing officials with questionable records in transport sector
via The Namibian1 min read
The Independent Patriots for Change IPC has accused the government of reappointing public officials implicated in governance failures to senior positions. IPC shadow minister of works and transport Nelson Kalangula stated that this practice undermines public confidence and weakens governance. Kalangula alleged that the executive director in the Ministry of Works and Transport was previously implicated in a 2014 Deloitte forensic investigation into Air Namibia, which reportedly found unauthorized contracts, procurement failures, and poor contract management. This official is now claimed to be advising the government on establishing Namibia Air. The IPC also raised concerns about the executive director of the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority, alleging a 2019 disciplinary inquiry at the Namibia Airports Company found this director guilty of tender collusion, leaking confidential information, and attempting to influence procurement processes. Despite recommendations for dismissal and referral to the Anti-Corruption Commission ACC, the director continues to advise the ministry on aviation regulation. Kalangula believes this recycling of officials contributes to poor governance, wastage of public funds, and weak oversight. He called on works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi to review investigation reports and implement recommendations. The IPC has written to the ACC for a progress report on forensic investigations. The party advocates for stricter vetting, accountability, and
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