insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry assures public it has enough HIV test kit supplies KHB-HIV Colloidal Gold test kit (Photo by: Shanghai Kehua Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd.) The Ministry of Health and Social Services has moved to reassure the public that the country has sufficient HIV test kits in stock, following concerns raised on social media about possible shortages. According to the ministry, the country currently has between two and three months of Colloidal Gold screening kits available, while a larger 11-month supply order is […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Report Flags Rising Use of Procurement Exemptions The 29th edition of the Procurement Tracker has raised alarm over the government’s growing reliance on procurement exemptions. Researcher Frederico Links from the Institute for Public Policy Research warns that while exemptions are meant to accelerate spending, they could erode transparency, accountability, and value for money. He urges authorities to maintain a balance between efficiency and integrity in public procurement. today14 October, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry Moves to Direct Medicine Procurement Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao announced that the ministry is now sourcing medicine and medical supplies directly from international manufacturers and wholesalers. Selma Taapopi reports for NewsOnOne that this is being done under the emergency provisions of the Public Procurement Act 15 of 2015, aimed at speeding up access to critical health products. today9 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Procurement Board Chair Warns of Inefficiencies in Public Projects Mary Shiimi, Chairperson of the Central Procurement Board, has voiced concern over persistent challenges affecting public projects. She cautioned that inefficiencies are undermining service delivery and leading to waste of public resources, Hertha Ekandjo reports for NewsOnOne. today20 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia TransNamib denies corruption claims over locomotive deal TransNamib has dismissed corruption allegations related to a N$2 billion deal for new locomotives. The state-owned railway company’s CEO, Desmond van Jaarsveld says the procurement process was handled by the Central Procurement Board, thus ensuring transparency. The company’s spokesperson, Abigail Raubenheimer defended its decision to standardise with General Electric locomotives for improved efficiency. today5 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Angula says education can never be free Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture image By: Envaalde Matheus Former Prime Minister Nahas Angula says education is costly and cannot be paid for by the taxpayers. Nahas was Namibia's first education minister from 1990 to 1995 and then higher education minister from 1995 to 2005. NewsOnOne sought Nahas' comments regarding the issue of procuring stationery. Angula said that in the 1990s, the parents supported a system. He explained […] today13 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s public service is dysfunctional – the 5 main reasons why By Marcel Nagar, University of Johannesburg A public policy works well if it’s a good policy and if it’s carried out well. Politicians make policy and specialist bureaucrats in the public service carry it out. These appointed officials are supposed to follow a strict professional and ethical code of conduct. Over the past 30 years, South Africa has not had this kind of public service. Public […] today17 May, 2024
