‘This is unacceptable’ - CPBN calls out contractors on poor performance
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN), through its chairperson, Mary Shiimi, has called on contractors to ensure they submit bids in a timely and cost-effective manner, while adhering to the parameters set for projects.
Shiimi made the remarks during a stakeholder engagement with contractors, noting that delays in bid submissions often contribute to poor service delivery.
“Few projects are completed on time, many exceed their budgets. Quality remains a concern on some projects; security guards are frequently not paid in line with wage orders; meals and services sometimes fall short of specifications – the list goes on. This is unacceptable. These are some of the realities that prompted the Board to initiate this engagement, not to apportion blame, but to seek solutions and drive improvements,” Shiimi told contractors at the CPBN event.
She emphasised that contractors play a pivotal role in the public procurement process. “Your professionalism, compliance with contracts, and commitment to quality and timelines directly impact not only our success, but also that of government and, ultimately, the lives of Namibian citizens.”
Shiimi also reminded contractors of the appeal made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the launch of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).
“On 21 July 2025, President Nandi-Ndaitwah, launched the NDP6 and remarked that Namibia has embarked on a bold transformation in governance, anchored in accountability, coordination and effective service delivery that puts people first,” Shiimi said.
“We are challenged to rise to the task of establishing a world-class economic backbone – one that will drive and sustain broad socio-economic growth. Key priority areas include transport systems, energy supply, health facilities, education infrastructure and the provision of bulk services, all of which require high-value procurement. By every indication, the CPBN has a critical role to play in advancing these sectors and ensuring Namibia is prepared for the future,” she added.
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Shiimi made the remarks during a stakeholder engagement with contractors, noting that delays in bid submissions often contribute to poor service delivery.
“Few projects are completed on time, many exceed their budgets. Quality remains a concern on some projects; security guards are frequently not paid in line with wage orders; meals and services sometimes fall short of specifications – the list goes on. This is unacceptable. These are some of the realities that prompted the Board to initiate this engagement, not to apportion blame, but to seek solutions and drive improvements,” Shiimi told contractors at the CPBN event.
She emphasised that contractors play a pivotal role in the public procurement process. “Your professionalism, compliance with contracts, and commitment to quality and timelines directly impact not only our success, but also that of government and, ultimately, the lives of Namibian citizens.”
Shiimi also reminded contractors of the appeal made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the launch of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).
“On 21 July 2025, President Nandi-Ndaitwah, launched the NDP6 and remarked that Namibia has embarked on a bold transformation in governance, anchored in accountability, coordination and effective service delivery that puts people first,” Shiimi said.
“We are challenged to rise to the task of establishing a world-class economic backbone – one that will drive and sustain broad socio-economic growth. Key priority areas include transport systems, energy supply, health facilities, education infrastructure and the provision of bulk services, all of which require high-value procurement. By every indication, the CPBN has a critical role to play in advancing these sectors and ensuring Namibia is prepared for the future,” she added.
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