Irregularities delay Windhoek CEO appointment

OGONE TLHAGE WINDHOEKWindhoek mayor Sade Gawanas says there are alleged irregularities pertaining to the recruitment of the City of Windhoek CEO that must be addressed before it moves forward with an appointment.Gawanas would not comment on the irregularities identified, saying: “It would be accusatory until I get the report of the regulations not followed”.She added that she intended for the report to be discussed by the council by 27 January, when it holds its first meeting of the year.As soon as the council had addressed the irregularities, it would then be in a position to proceed with the appointment of a CEO, Gawanas said. IssuesThe irregularities pertain to then acting CEO George Mayumbelo forming part of the panel that interviewed shortlisted candidates, while he was not the executive for human resources within the municipality, and while another City of Windhoek employee had been tasked to serve in the position at the time Mayumbelo served as CEO.The absence of City councillors as observers during the interview sessions held to vet the candidates was also cited as an irregularity, Namibian Sun understands, as well as the failure of the then management council to share the report with all members of the council.A seven-member panel, which was chaired by Mayumbelo, had in October recommended that current Roads Authority CEO Conrad Lutombi be appointed as Windhoek municipality CEO after scoring 80% in the interview.Otjiwarongo municipality CEO Moses Matyayi scored the second-highest, and was recommended for the position should Lutombi decline the offer.Matyayi scored 74%, and was followed by NamWater executive Eino Mvula with 71%. The other candidates, Joyce Mukubi and Charmill Zamuee, came fourth and fifth with scores of 57% and 56% respectively.

Irregularities delay Windhoek CEO appointment

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-09

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