The governor of Otjozondjupa, John //Khamuseb, has formally accused the regional electricity utility Cenored of engaging in corrupt and discriminatory hiring practices. He alleged that the company favors applicants from outside its operational areas, unfairly overlooking qualified residents from the Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, and Kunene north regions.
In a letter, the governor summoned various local authorities and utility executives to a high-level meeting to address these concerns. He stated that such practices undermine regional empowerment and violate principles of fairness, adding that tribalism has no place in society. The governor also claimed that Cenored's chief executive, Fessor Mbango, ignored an earlier request to suspend recruitment pending an investigation.
A spokesperson for Cenored, Charlie Matengu, refuted the allegations, stating the company is an equal opportunity employer that hires based on competence and qualifications. Matengu asserted that Cenored responded to the governor's correspondence and is open to any investigation, while also suggesting the accusations themselves promote regionalism.
In a letter, the governor summoned various local authorities and utility executives to a high-level meeting to address these concerns. He stated that such practices undermine regional empowerment and violate principles of fairness, adding that tribalism has no place in society. The governor also claimed that Cenored's chief executive, Fessor Mbango, ignored an earlier request to suspend recruitment pending an investigation.
A spokesperson for Cenored, Charlie Matengu, refuted the allegations, stating the company is an equal opportunity employer that hires based on competence and qualifications. Matengu asserted that Cenored responded to the governor's correspondence and is open to any investigation, while also suggesting the accusations themselves promote regionalism.
