The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has awarded contracts worth N$7.5 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year, a decline from N$8.1 billion in the previous year.
Board member Julinda !Garus-Oas said the contracts were spread across 36 for goods, 63 for works, and 80 for services, with more than 1,700 contracts active by mid-2025.
“The total value of the running contracts is N$7.5 billion across the whole country with Khomas having the most projects valued at N$1.7 billion and the Kunene region having the least with N$57 million,” she said.
Fellow board member Immanuel Kadhila noted that the majority of awards went to Namibian-owned companies.
“Out of 179 contracts awarded, 146, representing 82%, went to entities that are 100% Namibian-owned. Fifteen contracts, or 8%, went to businesses with at least 51% Namibian ownership, while only 10% went to international entities,” he said.
The value of the contracts reflects the breakdown, with N$4.4 billion allocated to fully Namibian-owned firms, N$763 million to companies with at least 51% Namibian ownership, and N$2.3 billion to international firms.
Kadhila added that the CPBN applies mechanisms to ensure inclusivity in procurement. “Through mechanisms such as reserved contracts for small and medium enterprises, local labour sourcing requirements, empowerment clauses in bids, and mandatory capacity-building programs, the CPBN ensures that opportunities are inclusive and reflect Namibia’s demographics,” he said.
He also highlighted the board’s emphasis on supporting local industries, particularly in agriculture. “We are committed to sourcing fresh produce, meat, and other products from local producers. Bidders based in the northern regions are required to source meat from suppliers north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence,” said Kadhila.
