The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, has announced the appointment and re-appointment of members to the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) for a three-year term, effective from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2028.
The newly constituted board is expected to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the country’s public procurement process.
Mary Ndeshihafela Shiimi, an experienced engineer with over 20 years in transportation and project management, has been appointed as the board’s Chairperson. She is a registered civil engineer and currently serves at the City of Windhoek.
Brian Katjaerua, a legal and business executive with extensive experience in law, banking, and corporate governance, has been named Deputy Chairperson. He has held key positions in both the private and public sectors.
Other members of the board include Paulus Tshiningayamwe, Acting Director of Information Technology at the Bank of Namibia, who specializes in IT strategy and cybersecurity; Immanuel Ndinoomwa Natangwe Kadhila, Managing Director at Eos Capital, bringing expertise in investment management; and Abrie Collard, a Chartered Accountant with financial and governance proficiency.
The board also features Julinda Memosa !Garus-Oas, a procurement expert from NAMCOR; Simon Tedy Shivute, a quantity surveyor; and Lucia Kazetjikuria, a Chartered Accountant with experience in business strategy and financial management.
The CPBN plays a critical role in overseeing Namibia’s procurement system, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting fair competition in government tenders.
According to procurement data , between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2024, the CPBN has awarded procurement contracts amounting to N$13.8 billion.
