Hertta-Maria Amutenja
Former Otjiwarongo Municipality boss Moses Matyayi has officially commenced his post as the City of Windhoek’s (CoW) substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO) starting 1 August, the capital’s municipality announced yesterday.
In a media statement, CoW said they were optimistic about the positive impact Matyayi will have on the organisation and the wider stakeholders of the City.
“The City of Windhoek is delighted to welcome Matyayi as its new Chief Executive Officer. We are optimistic about the positive impact he will have on the organisation and the wider stakeholders of the City of Windhoek.”
Matyayi’s academic achievements, according to CoW, demonstrate his dedication and commitment to his field.
“He holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from London Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom, as well as a Bachelor of Technology in Human Resources from the then-Polytechnic of Namibia, now Namibia University of Science and Technology,” the statement adds.
Prior to joining the city, Matyayi held many high leadership positions, including serving as CEO of Otjiwarongo Municipality and served in the same capacity as Otavi Town Council for almost a decade.
“Matyayi has demonstrated leadership skills throughout his illustrious career, earning recognition and trust from peers and colleagues alike. His abilities are highlighted by his tenure as President of the Namibian Association of Local Authority Officials since 2021, a position he still holds to this day,” the statement stated.
The city further stated that Matyayi has made major contributions as the Chairperson of the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor board of directors and as a board member of the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation, among other notable duties.
“The City of Windhoek welcomes Matyayi as its new Chief Executive Officer. We are optimistic about the positive impact he will have on the organisation and the City of Windhoek’s broader stakeholders,” the city said.
The appointment of the CEO has been clouded by controversy, with certain city councilors accusing each other of corruption and favoring certain applicants.
Since August 2020, the city has been without a substantive CEO, following the resignation of its previous CEO, Robert Kahimise, who also blamed political influence in his employment.
Matyayi came in second place behind Roads Authority CEO Conrad Lutombi in the public interview for the municipal post in 2021, which was done by city councilors.
