Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) has appointed Eldorette Harmse as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2025, following the retirement of Festus Hangula, who served the organisation for 15 years.
NamPost said Harmse will lead the institution until a substantive CEO is appointed. “Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Eldorette Harmse as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2025, until a substantive CEO is appointed. This follows the retirement of Mr. Festus Hangula on 31 August 2025, who served the organisation with distinction for 15 years,” the company said in a statement.
Harmse, who holds BProc and LLB degrees and is an admitted legal practitioner, currently serves as NamPost’s Executive of Legal Services, Compliance, and Governance.
According to NamPost, she brings extensive leadership experience and has played a pivotal role in strengthening accountability and embedding best corporate governance practices within the organisation.
“Ms. Harmse has constantly combined her legal expertise with strategic insight to help position NamPost as a trusted service provider for Namibians,” the company said.
Her appointment comes as NamPost accelerates its digital transformation to expand access to inclusive, reliable, and innovative financial, courier, and postal services across Namibia.
The NamPost Board expressed confidence in her leadership during the transition period.
“The NamPost Board has expressed its full confidence in Ms. Harmse to provide stability and purpose during this transition period while steering the organisation forward,” the company said.
