Public Enterprise CEO’s Forum

10/08/2026

On 6 August 2026, the Public Enterprises CEOs' Forum convened the CEOs' Strategic Dialogue, welcoming Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, as the keynote speaker.

In her address, the President challenged public enterprises to move beyond meetings and rhetoric and focus on practical reforms, strategic investment projects and measurable economic outcomes.

She tasked each public enterprise to identify one reform that could unlock its potential, outline investment projects ready for implementation within the next 24 months, and highlight challenges requiring Cabinet or Presidential intervention.

The Dialogue provided an important platform for reflection, engagement and action towards strengthening the contribution of public enterprises to Namibia's economy.

07/08/2026

...Kristofine Naunyango was appointed Manager of the Public Asset Management Agency in December

The Namibian government is moving to centralise the management of selected state assets through a new Public Asset Management Agency as part of sweeping reforms aimed at improving the performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and strengthening oversight of public assets.

Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced the planned reform during the inaugural CEOs Strategic Dialogue with the President, saying the Executive had concluded that the current decentralised approach to managing public assets was no longer delivering the desired outcomes.

She said the agency would oversee selected categories of state assets rather than take responsibility for all government property.

"The second issue is collective. We also looked at how we manage state assets and realised that managing them individually through ministries and SOEs requires improvement. Therefore, as the Executive, we have agreed that it would be beneficial to establish an agency responsible for public asset management. Not all public assets will fall under this agency. We will clarify which assets will be included so that there is no unnecessary concern that everything will be transferred to this agency. I wanted to inform you that this reform is also coming, and we will engage and consult with you as we progress," Shafudah said.

https://thebrief.com.na/2026/08/govt-to-centralise-state-asset-management-in-major-soe-shake-up/

07/08/2026

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to stop relying on meetings and rhetoric and instead deliver concrete reforms, investment projects and measurable economic outcomes.

Addressing chief executive officers and board chairpersons of public enterprises during a strategic dialogue, the President said the time for discussing problems had passed, directing every SOE to submit practical solutions capable of strengthening the country's economy.

She instructed each public enterprise to identify one reform that would unlock its full potential, list investment projects ready for implementation within the next 24 months and specify obstacles requiring Cabinet or presidential intervention.

"Therefore, I am giving you your final assignment from this dialogue. I am encouraged by your contributions and the challenges you have identified. I want each of you to provide answers to the following: What single reform would unlock the potential of your public enterprise and enable it to contribute more meaningfully to Namibia's economy? Which strategic investment projects are ready for implementation within the next 24 months? What constraints require Cabinet or presidential intervention to enable you to deliver services to Namibians?" she said.

https://thebrief.com.na/2026/08/nandi-ndaitwah-issues-24-month-ultimatum-for-soe-reforms-and-investment-delivery/

03/08/2026

The Public Enterprises (PE) CEOs' Forum wishes Dr. Heroldt Murangi, the Executive Director of NIPAM, a happy and blessed birthday.

22/07/2026

The Forum wishes Mr. Robert Kahimise, our newly appointed Executive Committee Member, a happy and blessed birthday.

14/07/2026

Congratulations to our newly appointed Executive Committee Members! 🎉

We wish them success as they take on their leadership roles and continue contributing towards the growth, collaboration and strategic direction of the Public Enterprises CEOs’ Forum.

04/07/2026

Tonight's Music Bash lineup!

You do not want to miss out on this one💃

Sponsored by; NamibRe, NAMFISA, National Commission on Research, Science and Technology - NCRST and Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Ltd

03/07/2026

02/07/2026

PE Annual Games 2026 Music Bash lineup, 03 July 2026.

Are you coming, or is it a long story?🤭

Sponsored by; NamibRe, NAMFISA, National Commission on Research, Science and Technology - NCRST and Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Ltd