STAFF WRITER
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has suspended all new and active procurement activities with immediate effect until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati said the suspension applies to all stages of the procurement cycle, regardless of the procurement method or the stage of the process, where a procurement contract has not yet been formally concluded.
“This suspension encompasses advertisements through all procurement methods, including invitations for bids, invitation for expression of interest, bid evaluations, adjudications and direct procurement processes,” Kamati said.
He said all affected active advertisements for invitations for bids have been cancelled and bidders are not required to make submissions.
“All bids that were closed and not adjudicated have been put on hold. Kindly note, this is a temporary suspension. Existing duly executed contracts and agreements remain unaffected and will continue to be administered in accordance with their respective terms and conditions,” Kamati said.
He said further updates on the resumption of procurement activities, invitations for bids and expressions of interest would be communicated through NAC’s official communication channels.
“NAC regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all stakeholders concerned,” Kamati said.
The suspension comes after Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi recently removed five members of the NAC board from their duties.
Those removed are Elizabeth Renay Peterson, Lucien Llewellyn Mouton, Matheus //Gowaseb, Carol Rosheta Williams and Ferdinand Nghiyolwa.
Nekundi also appointed an interim board to ensure continuity and stability at the entity, according to a statement from the ministry.
The interim board comprises Otniel Podewitz, who will serve as deputy chairperson, Sophia Kasera, Phillip Iifo, Loide Ekandjo and Natacha Kasera-Kandombo.
Nekundi said he acted in compliance with Articles 40(a) and 41 of the Namibian Constitution, which outline the executive functions of ministers.
“The action was further taken in accordance with Section 228 of the Companies Act (Act 28 of 2004) and Article 18 of the Constitution, which require all administrative bodies and officials to exercise their powers fairly, reasonably, and within the bounds of the law,” the statement said.
Nekundi said his commitment was to ensure that all entities under the Ministry of Works and Transport portfolio adhere to high standards of corporate governance.
“The stewardship of public resources demands accountability and transparency at every level. The appointment of an interim board ensures seamless continuity of operations while we reinforce the governance structures required for effective service delivery,” Nekundi said.
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