10/02/2025
Really 😲
“Greetings to you, The People's General.
I kindly request that my identity remains anonymous, as you always ensure. I am an employee at MTC Namibia, and I would like to bring to your attention certain issues of concern within the organization.
Recently, internal vacancies were announced, and interviews for these positions were conducted.
To our dismay, it has become apparent that only female colleagues were selected for these roles, which, unfortunately, is no longer surprising within MTC.
It has become a common perception that promotions and appointments are increasingly based on personal relationships with senior management, rather than merit.
It is widely believed that interviews are conducted merely for formality, as positions are often pre-determined for individuals who have personal or intimate relations with certain managers.
A particular concern lies within the Digital Transformation and Innovation Department, which operates from the NUST Innovation Centre at the NUST Campus.
The department is headed by Mr. Nawa Likando, who, it is alleged, engages in inappropriate relationships with young female students assigned to his department through a collaboration with the NUST Innovation Hub.
These students, mostly in their first and second years, are reportedly vulnerable to such advances.
Additionally, it is alleged that Mr. Likando is involved in a relationship with one of his colleagues, Ms. Lydia Ndeshy Elago, a Retail Sales Advisor at the MTC Retail Shop situated at NUST.
Concerns have been raised regarding her recent appointment to the position of Digital Data Executive. Many of us, including myself, who hold degrees in Computer Science, Digital Transformation, and Marketing, and possess over five years of experience in the department and more than ten years in telecommunications, were overlooked for this position.
Ms. Elago, who reportedly lacks the necessary qualifications, experience, and even a driver’s license, was handed the role. It is believed her relationship with Mr. Likando influenced this decision.
Furthermore, her promotion has placed an undue burden on the rest of us, as we are now tasked with training and guiding her in a role she is unqualified to perform.
To add insult to injury, these inappropriate relationships and questionable appointments are conducted openly, with reports of the two spending office hours together indulging in activities unrelated to work.
Despite raising these issues with HR and senior management, our concerns have been dismissed, and we now face victimization and threats.
All we are asking for is fairness, transparency, and meritocracy in appointments and promotions. We believe that addressing this matter at the executive level is crucial to restoring trust and integrity within the organization.
Your intervention in bringing this issue to the attention of MTC’s EXCO members would be highly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and commitment to fairness.”
Tim Ekandjo as the Chief Human Capital, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, please kindly explain to the Nation how the recruitment and promotion process is done at MTC.
Sounds like MTC is being managed like a family business, whilst 51% of the company still belongs to the State.
Thought “Making the Connection” was just a Slogan, looks like the workers are literally practicing it on each other.
Revolutionary Greetings
Saddam Amushelelo
The People’s General
Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters
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