Sakaria Nghikembua quit the Meat Corporation of Namibia board after government officials gave orders that hurt the company. He sent his resignation letter to finance minister Ericah Shafudah on Friday. Nghikembua said he could not help turn the business around when leaders forced bad decisions. The board member had worked for 21 months to fix Meatco's problems. He believes the company will show major improvements when auditors finish checking the books next month.
Government officials want to bring back former chief executive Mwilima Mushokabanji despite his poor record. Board member Joseph Andreas supports this plan and has close ties to Swapo leaders. Andreas complained to anti-corruption investigators about other board members lacking proper qualifications. His actions appear designed to remove people who disagree with him. Andreas bought a painting of Sam Nujoma for 270,000 dollars at a political fundraising dinner.
Acting chief executive Patrick Liebenberg faces accusations about 400 missing cattle from company facilities. Meatco workers delivered a letter demanding he take leave during investigations. They claim he mismanaged company property and practiced discrimination against employees. Liebenberg refused to comment and told reporters to contact board members instead. Sources believe the cattle story was created to damage his reputation and force him out.
Government officials want to bring back former chief executive Mwilima Mushokabanji despite his poor record. Board member Joseph Andreas supports this plan and has close ties to Swapo leaders. Andreas complained to anti-corruption investigators about other board members lacking proper qualifications. His actions appear designed to remove people who disagree with him. Andreas bought a painting of Sam Nujoma for 270,000 dollars at a political fundraising dinner.
Acting chief executive Patrick Liebenberg faces accusations about 400 missing cattle from company facilities. Meatco workers delivered a letter demanding he take leave during investigations. They claim he mismanaged company property and practiced discrimination against employees. Liebenberg refused to comment and told reporters to contact board members instead. Sources believe the cattle story was created to damage his reputation and force him out.
