Michael Humavindu

07 Oct

New executive directors appointed at ministries and agencies

ObserverNational NewsMichael Humavindu, Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, Tuyakula Haipinge

Niël Terblanché George Simsataa, the Cabinet Secretary within the Office of the Prime Minister has announced the appointment of new Executive Directors (EDs) to various Namibian government ministries and agencies. According to Simataa’s announcement, these appointments, which were recommended by the Public Service Commission in accordance with the Public Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 13 of 1995), come as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership within key sectors of government. Simataa said that the appointments will take effect on 1 November. Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati has been appointed as the Executive Director for the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and…

Favouritism allegations rock NIDA CEO appointment

ObserverObserver MoneyChief Executive Officer (CEO), Heinrich Mihe Goamab ll, Michael Humavindu, Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA)

Staff Writer It has emerged that Cabinet ignored recommendations from the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) board in the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). According to insiders, the NIDA board, chaired by former Nedbank Managing Director, Lionel Mathews, had recommended Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) Deputy Executive Director, Michael Humavindu, for the top job. The board’s decision is alleged to have been ignored by Public Enterprises Minister Leon Jooste, who is said, with the support of Cabinet to have pushed through for the appointment of former African Development Bank (AfDB) Executive Director, Heinrich Mihe Goamab ll,…