The government stopped TransNamib from buying trains worth N$2.5 billion. Officials worried about dealing with just one seller instead of considering many options. Works Minister Nekundi told lawmakers he wants a better understanding of how TransNamib planned to spend money from two banks. He sees danger in buying all machines from a single maker during worldwide trade fights.
TransNamib already has N$500 million from the Namibia bank and N$2.1 billion from the Southern Africa bank for 23 electric diesel trains. The train company must tell the Central Procurement Board about these changes right away. Nekundi asked for trains that work well in Namibian weather from various sellers. He feels single sourcing might hurt national freedom if trade wars limit parts supply. Earlier this year, TransNamib said it would spend N$311 million fixing seven old trains to last another 20 years.
TransNamib already has N$500 million from the Namibia bank and N$2.1 billion from the Southern Africa bank for 23 electric diesel trains. The train company must tell the Central Procurement Board about these changes right away. Nekundi asked for trains that work well in Namibian weather from various sellers. He feels single sourcing might hurt national freedom if trade wars limit parts supply. Earlier this year, TransNamib said it would spend N$311 million fixing seven old trains to last another 20 years.
