Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Nico Smit has moved to have a comprehensive inquiry into the allocation of public tenders.

In his motion tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, Smit says there is a need to identify the weaknesses in the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBC), particularly in the sphere of due diligence.

Such an inquiry, he says, is necessary to restore public confidence and trust in the tender board.

The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has decided to cancel the controversial medical supplies tender for the Ministry of Health and social services. CPBN chairperson Amon Ngavetene informed bidders through a letter that "the aggregate total cost exceeds the total cost estimates" by the health ministry. 

The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) says it will soon pronounce itself on the controversial health tender, for which more than N$650 million was awarded to one company.

Should the board's decision be upheld, Amnics Trading, owned by businessman Shapwa Kanyama, will package condoms at a cost of more than $100 million.

The awarding of the multi-million dollar tender shocked the nation and sent the community into a social media frenzy.