Staff Reporter
WORKS and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has removed five members of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) board with immediate effect and appointed an interim board to ensure continuity and stability while governance structures at the state-owned enterprise are strengthened.
In a statement issued, the Ministry of Works and Transport announced that the decision took effect immediately.
The board members relieved of their duties are Elizabeth Renay Peterson, Lucien Lleweyllyn Mouton, Matheus ||Gowaseb, Carol Rosheta Williams and Ferdinand Nghiyolwa.
The ministry said the minister acted in accordance with Articles 40(a) and 41 of the Namibian Constitution, which outline the executive functions of ministers, as well as Section 228 of the Companies Act (Act 28 of 2004) and Article 18 of the Constitution, which require administrative bodies and officials to exercise their powers fairly, reasonably and within the law.
With effect from 4 August 2026, Nekundi appointed an interim board to oversee the company during the transition.
The interim board comprises Otniel Podewitz as deputy chairperson, Sophia Kasera, Phillip Iifo, Loide Ekandjo and Natacha Kasera-Kandombo.
Nekundi said the changes reflect the ministry’s commitment to ensuring that all entities under its portfolio adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance.
“The stewardship of public resources demands accountability and transparency at every level. The appointment of an interim board ensures seamless continuity of operations while we reinforce the governance structures required for effective service delivery,” he said.
The ministry added that it remains committed to promoting lawful conduct, sound governance and responsible stewardship of public resources across all entities under its portfolio.
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