Stefanus Nashama
Heroldt Murangi, the Chief Executive of the Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol), has officially retired from his position.
The Namcol Board of Governors formally announced his retirement yesterday and added that today was his last day in office.
According to Rholene Bok, Namcol’s Manager for Marketing, Murangi has been a key member of the college since its establishment in 1998.
He held various positions within the organization before assuming the role of CEO in 2007.
Bok said that Murangi has shared his knowledge and expertise, contributing significantly to the growth of the college.
His contributions include the expansion of the Ongwediva and Rundu campuses, the construction of the Otjiwarongo campus in 2013, the ongoing phase two of the Walvis Bay campuses, the inauguration of the Gobabis campus in 2021, and the commencement of the Opuwo campus construction. Murangi played a commendable role in the development of Namcol.
Bok said that Murangi has more than 25 years of experience in Open, Distance, and eLearning.
He has received recognition from the Commonwealth of Learning for his leadership in online content development and eLearning.
Murangi has made significant improvements in Namcol’s service delivery, especially to students.
These improvements encompass streamlined enrollment processes, enhanced student support services, improved examination procedures, integrated business processes, decentralized regional systems, and staff development, among other initiatives.
Bok commended Murangi for his wealth of knowledge and noted his involvement as a resource person in various education bodies within the Namibian education sector.
To facilitate the transition in Namcol’s leadership, Jan Nitschke has been appointed as the interim CEO until the process of selecting a new CEO is completed. Nitschke, the Director of Curriculum and Material Development, has been with the college since 2004, starting as a Research Manager and later being promoted to Deputy Director of Programme Development in 2010.
Bok assured stakeholders that the Board of Governors is fully aware of the importance of stable and competent leadership to ensure the strategic and operational continuity of the college.
Bok stated that once the new CEO is appointed, stakeholders will be informed of the selection.
