Welwitchia University Group has appointed Edward Kafita as Group Chief Executive Officer-designate, effective 1 April 2026, as part of a structured succession plan aimed at ensuring leadership continuity.
The group said Kafita will work closely with the current Chief Executive Officer during the transition period, contributing to key strategic and operational priorities.
Kafita currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Welwitchia Integrated Services, the commercial arm of the group, where he has been involved in driving organisational growth, innovation and strategic alignment.
The university said his appointment reflects a broader effort to ensure a smooth leadership transition while maintaining operational stability.
Kafita brings more than a decade of experience across higher education, corporate operations and governance. His experience includes stakeholder engagement, risk management, compliance and strategic partnerships at senior and executive levels.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from the University of Namibia and a Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Industrial Sociology and Labour from the University of Pretoria. He also holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and a Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance from the University of Cape Town.
Kafita is currently pursuing a PhD at the International University of Management and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Johannesburg.
He has served on several boards and governance structures, including as Deputy Chairperson of the Welwitchia Health Training Centre Council and as a current Council member of Welwitchia University. He is also a board member of the Namibia Training Authority and Rent-to-Own Housing Namibia.
The Board said the appointment is expected to support continuity in leadership while positioning the institution for its next phase of growth.
