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NTA Takes Center Stage in $540M Food Contract | Namibia News
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered a major overhaul of Namibia’s $540 million school hostel food contract, bypassing traditional public bidding by directing the education ministry to use the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) as the lead partner — sparking legal battles and accusations of secrecy. The NTA will collaborate with government-linked entities like Meatco and the National Youth Service, with the presidency insisting this is a lawful alternative procurement method under an emergency exemption meant to expedite delivery. But critics, including Pamo Trading, are challenging the…
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