SOE head faces graft probe

Kennedy Hamutenya, CEO of the state-owned Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia), is facing disciplinary action over alleged irregularities at the company. Namdia board chairperson Bryan Eiseb confirmed the disciplinary hearing to The Namibian. ’The board actioned an internal investigation around various irregularities at Namdia,’ he said, adding that it agreed to implement recommendations, including ‘charging the CEO for a string of violations’. The Namibian reports that it is not clear what charges Hamutenya would be facing. However, sources said it related to N$300 000 in state funds.