Procurement reform is being stimulated by the Namibian government through a new bill, as the country seeks to streamline large public sector procurement, help SMEs and reduce loopholes.

The Public Procurement Bill which has been introduced into the National Assembly, would see the creation of a central procurement board.

Minister of finance Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, who introduced the bill, said: “The intention is to provide for the speedy resolution of such complaints, which will minimise the frequency of bidders’ recourse to court actions.”

The bill would see the procurement board made up of nine members who would be industry experts.

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