Helao Nafidi CEO on suspension

THE Chief Executive Officer of Helao Nafidi Town was suspended on Wednesday.

Chris Shivolo told The Namibian he did not know the reason for his suspension, but suspected that it was motivated by tribalism and jealousy. He said the Mayor of Helao Nafidi, Peter Carolissen, called him to his Office Wednesday afternoon and gave him the letter of suspension.The letter did not state the reasons for the action, only saying that the suspension would be indefinite.Shivolo also claimed because he is Oshindonga speaking some of the Oshikwanyama-speaking Councillors didn’t want him to be a CEO there.”You know, tribalism is really still playing a role in this part of the country,” he said.When approached for comment, Carolissen said the Town Council was investigating irregularities against Shivolo and had decided to suspend him while they are investigating.A reliable source told The Namibian that the suspension of Shivolo might be related to the sale of land to foreigners in Helao Nafidi Town, especially in Oshikango suburb, where Chinese and other foreign business people are owning large portions of land.It is suspected that Shivolo sold the land to foreigners without council approval.Some residents of Oshikango town have complained that the Town Council was taking their land and selling it to foreigners.He said the Mayor of Helao Nafidi, Peter Carolissen, called him to his Office Wednesday afternoon and gave him the letter of suspension.The letter did not state the reasons for the action, only saying that the suspension would be indefinite.Shivolo also claimed because he is Oshindonga speaking some of the Oshikwanyama-speaking Councillors didn’t want him to be a CEO there.”You know, tribalism is really still playing a role in this part of the country,” he said.When approached for comment, Carolissen said the Town Council was investigating irregularities against Shivolo and had decided to suspend him while they are investigating.A reliable source told The Namibian that the suspension of Shivolo might be related to the sale of land to foreigners in Helao Nafidi Town, especially in Oshikango suburb, where Chinese and other foreign business people are owning large portions of land.It is suspected that Shivolo sold the land to foreigners without council approval.Some residents of Oshikango town have complained that the Town Council was taking their land and selling it to foreigners.