Nabta suspends president

The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has suspended its president Vespa Muunda with immediate effect following allegations of misconduct. Muunda was slapped with a suspension letter on 16 November this year and in the meantime, the national executive committee will investigate allegations against him. A statement issued by Nabta vice-president Jeffrey Platt, Muunda has been told not to engage in any Nabta activities or to represent the organisation at any platform or meeting. He has also been told to not to engage with any staff or executive members of Nabta. Muunda is accused of, amongst others, establishing a Nabta office at the Oshakati bus terminal but under a different entity called ''United Long Distance Committee''. Another allegation pertains to the involvement of a Nabta official stamp that authorised the taxi fare increment at Walvis Bay between October and November this year. He is also accused of being involved in the appointment of Shilimela Security company at the Oshakati, Ondangwa and Rhino Park bus terminals. This has reportedly led to a court case and has already cost Nabta over N$100 000 in the High Court. The signing of an agreement between Nabta and the Swakopmund municipality has also been questioned by the Nabta leadership. According to Platt, the agreement has caused division among members and stakeholders, including the Swakopmund municipality. Approached for comment, Muunda denied all allegations against him, stating that he was still legally in his office. “All these allegations were not brought to me and I am still the president of Nabta,” Muunda declared yesterday. He added he was not aware of any suspension. Platt insisted that Muunda has received the suspension letter. “If he is still in office then it is illegal,” he said. MICHAEL KAYUNDE

Nabta suspends president

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-07

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