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PPG801S - PROCUREMENT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE - 2ND OPP - JULY 2025 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCEH, UMANSCIENCEAS ND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTOF MARKETINGS,PORTMANAGEMENTAND LOGISTICS
QUALIFICATIONPO: STGRADUATEDIPLOMA:PROCUREMENMT ANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATIOCNODE:08PDPM
LEVEL8:
COURSECODE:PPG801S
COURSENAME:PROCUREMENT AND GOOD
GOVERNANCE
SESSION:JULY 2025
PAPER:THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS:100
SECONDOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATIONQUESTIONPAPER
EXAMINER MS. PAULINA SHI NANA
MODERATOR: MR. TANGI NEPOLO
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Make sure your name and surname, question number and the date appears
in the Header and Footer.
4. Give special attention to the manuscript instructions.
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SECTIONA: SHORT QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
(20 marks)
Indicate whether each of the following statements is True or False. Each correct answer
earns 2 marks. Some statements may appear plausible but are incorrect based on specific
legal, ethical, or procedural principles.
1.1. Under Namibia's Public Procurement Act, once a procurement method is chosen by an
entity, it may be changed midway through the processwithout formal justification, as long
as the final contract delivers value for money.
(2 marks)
1.2. The UNCITRALModel Law allows public entities to bypasscompetitive bidding if they
can demonstrate that only one supplier can deliver the required goods or services. (2 marks)
1.3. Procurement policies are primarily designed to detail the step-by-step operational
processfor executing a procurement activity.
(2 marks)
1.4. In Namibia, the Procurement Policy Unit (PPU)has the authority to conduct and award
tenders for any public entity above the threshold values.
(2 marks)
1.5. Open Advertised Bidding is the preferred method under the Namibian Public
Procurement Act because it promotes both competition and transparency.
(2 marks)
1.6. Accepting a supplier's hospitality, such asa dinner invitation, is permitted under public
procurement ethics if the value does not exceed N$500.
(2 marks)
1.7. The WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)requires member countries to
treat domestic suppliers more favourably than foreign bidders for national security
reasons.
(2 marks)
1.8. Procurement procedures that are not documented in a public entity's Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs)can still be applied if they reflect institutional culture and past
practice.
(2 marks)
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1.9. A key purpose of the Review Panel under the Namibian Act is to provide a non-judicial
forum to resolve procurement disputes fairly and efficiently.
(2 marks)
1.10. The OECDguidelines on procurement governance are legally binding for all signatory
countries and must be transposed into national law.
(2 marks)
SECTIONB: STRUCTUREDQUESTIONS(80 MARKS)
SECTIONA: 20 TOTALMARKS
QUESTION2 (40 Marks)
Reviewthe Newspaper article titled "TransNamibdismissescorruption allegationsin N$1.7
billionlocomotivedeal" at the end of this question paper and answer the following questions.
2.1. Examine how large SOEscan uphold procurement transparency in the face of public
scrutiny.
(10 marks)
2.2. Using procurement performance indicators, assesshow TransNamib could
demonstrate value-for-money in its deal.
(10 marks)
2.3. What role should external oversight bodies play in large-scale infrastructure
procurements?
(10 marks)
2.4. Identify public accountability measures that must be in place when awarding billion-
dollar contracts.
(10 marks)
QUESTION3 (20 Marks)
Apply the utilitarian, deontological, and virtue ethics frameworks to resolve the ethical
dilemma where a procurement officer must choose between awarding a contract to a
qualified but politically connected supplier and a slightly higher-priced but neutral bidder.
Justify your chosen resolution.
{20 marks)
QUESTION4120 Marks)
4.1. Explain why procurement ethics discourage the acceptance of gifts or hospitality by
officials.
(6 marks)
4.2. Discusshow enforcing this ethical rule protects the fairness of the procurement
process.
{6 marks)
4.3. Propose two ways to enforce this rule while maintaining professional supplier
relationships.
(8 marks)
SECTIONB:80 TOTALMARKS
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TOTALMARKS:100
All THEBEST
TransNamibdismissescorruption allegationsin N$1.7
billion locomotive deal
Author: Hertta-Maria Amutenja
Published by: Windhoek Observer
Link: https://www.observer24.com.na/transnamib-dismisses-corruption-allegations-in-n1-7-billion-
locomotive-deal/
TransNamib has refuted allegations of corruption in its N$1.7 billion locomotive procurement deal,
stating that the process is being handled transparently under the Central Procurement Board of
Namibia (CPBN)and that no funds will be received directly by the company.
The company's response follows claims by Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda, who has
called for the cancellation of the deal, arguing that it lacks transparency and is being rushed before
the new administration takes office in March 2025.
Amupanda also accused TransNamib chief executive officer (CEO) Desmond van Jaarsveld of
facilitating a last-minute corrupt deal for personal and political gain.
Van Jaarsveld said the funding from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the
Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) will be allocated according to its five-year Integrated Strategic
Business Plan.
"The funds will be used for rolling stock replacement and infrastructure upgrades aimed at ensuring
long-term financial sustainability. TransNamib will not receive the funding directly. Disbursements
related to the funding will be made directly to suppliers," said van Jaarsveld.
The procurement process is being managed by CPBN,with oversight from the Ministry of Financeand
Public Enterprises and lending institutions.
TransNamib dismissed these allegations as "unfounded and malicious," stating that the procurement
process was initiated in 2022 and is following all necessary legal steps.
"TransNamib itself is not the procuring agency. CPBN, which has reviewed and approved all
procurement, is the official body managing this process,'' Van Jaarsveld said.
He reiterated that all procurement items above their threshold are handled by CPBNunder the Public
Procurement Act.
"For procurement related to the remanufacturing of outdated locomotives and purchasing of waggons
and tankers, CPBN will conduct open international bidding to ensure all qualified suppliers can
participate," Van Jaarsveld said.
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