Namibia: Central procurement board distances itself from controversial N$6.2 million ballot printing tender amid political backlash – News

The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has distanced itself from the controversial ballot paper printing tender the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has awarded a South African company.

The tender board’s chief executive, Idi Itope, yesterday said this tender falls outside the CPBN’s scope.

In a press briefing, Itope said the tender’s value does not meet the threshold required for the CPBN’s oversight.

According to an official ECN response, the tender value…