14th April 2026  /  EAGLE FM

The Namibian government has reportedly awarded N$350 million in direct tenders without open bidding or public scrutiny, bypassing the Central Procurement Board — a move the IPPR says heightens the risk of corruption and waste.
Does that undermine everything procurement reform was built to protect?
On Unpacking the Day, we speak to Frederico Links, IPPR Research Associate, who breaks it all down for us.