An anonymous whistleblower complaint reportedly submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has raised allegations of corruption, nepotism, favouritism and governance irregularities at the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) during the tenure of former chief executive officer Nangula Uaandja.
The complaint, dated 5 May 2026 and seen by this publication, contains a series of allegations relating to recruitment, procurement, promotions and management decisions at the institution between 2021 and 2025.
The allegations have not been independently verified and no findings have been made by the ACC or any court.
According to the complaint, Uaandja, who left NIPDB last year, allegedly presided over a work environment where promotions and opportunities were influenced by personal loyalty. The whistleblower further claims that a number of employees resigned or left the organisation during her tenure.
One allegation concerns the recruitment of Tinus Fourie, who the complaint claims was appointed to positions at NIPDB without a public advertisement or interview process. The complaint further alleges that a consultant position later occupied by Fourie was created specifically for him and did not form part of the approved organisational structure.
The complaint also questions NIPDB’s use of The Rock Lodge for strategic workshops and the use of the African Leadership Institute for employee training. The whistleblower alleges that these arrangements may have...
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