The Independent Patriots for Change has raised concern over delays in disciplinary proceedings against two senior TransNamib executives suspended earlier this year over allegations of property mismanagement, statutory breaches, and disposal irregularities.
Senior executive for human capital Webster Gonzo and executive for properties Alynsia Platt were suspended in February following internal and forensic investigations.
However, minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi ordered their return to work in May, with disciplinary hearings expected to proceed in July and August.
The party says no hearings have commenced as of October, with recent proceedings reportedly delayed after one executive was booked off sick.
“The delays raise serious concerns about corporate governance, executive accountability and political interference at state-owned enterprises,” IPC shadow minister of works and transport Nelson Kalangula says in a statement released on Wednesday.
He questions the “double standards” in disciplinary action, arguing that junior employees face swift consequences while senior executives allegedly benefit from prolonged administrative processes.
Kalangula is calling on the minister and the TransNamib board to publicly clarify the status of the disciplinary charges and publish firm dates for the hearings.
The party further calls for independent medical assessments where illness is cited to delay proceedings and urged the board to ensure that findings from forensic investigations are not quietly shelved.
“Public confidence cannot be built on selective accountability,” Kalangula says.
