The Namibian government has called on local manufacturers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to register to take part in the procurement process to supply goods to government stores.
The initiative aims to, among others, promote local production and create jobs.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is set to rent the Ramatex Rhino Garment Center at an estimated cost of N$10.82 million from the City of Windhoek.
Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dino Balloti has given a response to concerns raised by the leader of the Body of Christ Party, Festus Thomas, regarding the emergency procurement of tents worth N$1.6 million during the 2022/2023 financial year by the Otjozondjupa Directorate
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi has confirmed that the recent procurement of 20 vehicles valued at about N$24 million was done in line with the Procurement Act.
Omusati Governor Immanuel Shikongo has urged accounting and procurement officials from government ministries and agencies in the region to uphold fiscal discipline, maintain ethical conduct and address delays, inefficiencies and eroding public trust within the procurement processes.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has potentially saved about N$221 million since it decided to procure pharmaceutical and clinical supplies directly from the suppliers.
The Board Chairperson of the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN), Mary Shiimi, has expressed disappointment over the performance of certain contractors, citing persistent issues such as poor quality of work, budget overruns and delays in project execution.
NamPower's new mobile substations, designed to facilitate continuous power supply in case of breakdowns at substations, arrived in Windhoek today.
The substations were bought at a cost of N$50 million and were assembled in South Africa, as their components are from different countries.
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has raised concerns about the challenges faced by bidders, particularly those who are disqualified for reasons that could have easily been rectified, preventing them from advancing to the financial stage of the bid evaluation process.
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has called on directors to be transparent decision makers.
Sanet Steenkamp said transparency is crucial when it comes to procurement, appointments and many other aspects of managing the education sector.
