Legal Services Unit

The Legal Services Unit is the guardian of the MVA Fund’s integrity, ensuring that every decision and action is rooted in legal soundness and ethical responsibility. This unit serves as both protector and advisor, navigating the complexities of law to safeguard the Fund’s interests while promoting transparency and accountability.

At its core is Legal Advice, where expert counsel guides the organization through the legal landscape. The unit offers strategic insights on a range of matters, ensuring that the Fund remains compliant with the law while making informed, forward-thinking decisions that propel its mission.

Compliance is the foundation of trust, ensuring that every aspect of the Fund’s operations aligns with legal and regulatory frameworks. By rigorously monitoring and enforcing adherence to standards, the unit protects the organization from risk and upholds its reputation as a responsible public enterprise.

As the Company Secretariat, the unit manages the governance processes that keep the Fund accountable to its stakeholders. From ensuring that board decisions are legally sound to maintaining the smooth operation of corporate governance, the unit is the linchpin of organizational integrity and structure.

Together, these roles form a vital pillar that upholds the MVA Fund’s commitment to ethical leadership, legal compliance, and strategic governance, enabling the organization to thrive with confidence and purpose.

Rosalia Martins-Hausiku

Chief Executive Officer


Appointed:
11 October 2004

Qualifications:

  • Master of Philosophy in Management Coaching - University of Stellenbosch
  • Master’s Degree in Business Leadership (MBL) - University of South Africa Business School
  • Master’s Degree in Culture, Communication & Media Studies - University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies - University of Namibia

Phillip Nghifitikeko

Chief Operations Officer


Appointed:
10 January 2004

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Law & Business - Bucerius Law School / WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Management - University of Stellenbosch
  • B-Tech Degree in Marketing - University of South Africa
  • National Diploma in Marketing - Polytechnic of Namibia

James Nyandoro

Chief Financial Officer


Appointed:
01 August 2024

Qualifications:

  •  Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) - University of Stellenbosch
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accountancy and Finance - University of Zimbabwe
  • Bachelor of Accountancy – University of Zimbabwe

Joelynn Kurz

Chief Legal Service


Appointed:
01 May 2006

Qualifications:

  • BA Degree & LLB Degree - University of Stellenbosch

Julius Haikali

Chief Human Capital and Strategy


Appointed:
02 January 2014

Qualifications:

  •  Master’s Degree in Public Administration - University of Namibia
  •  Executive Development Programme - University of Witwatersrand
  •  Bachelor of Technology Degree in Public Management - University of South Africa
  •  Diploma in Public Management - Polytechnic of Namibia

John Haufiku

Chief Corporate Affairs

 


Appointed:
03-June 2024

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Communications & International Public Relations – National University of Science and Technology Moscow
  • Bachelor Honours in Public Relations and Industrial Psychology - University of Namibia
  • Diploma in Information Studies - University of Namibia

Magnus Nangombe

Director


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

National Diploma in Company Direction (Board Level) - Graduate Institute of Management and Technology - South Africa
Diploma in Corporate Governance for Senior Managers - Business Zone - South Africa
Diploma in Business Marketing - University of South Africa
Diploma in Strategic Public Relations Management - University of South Africa

Namene Shejavali

Director


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

Admitted Legal Practitioner - Namibia
Admitted Attorney - South Africa
Master of Laws - University of Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Laws - University of Witwatersrand

Elizabeth Kharuchas

Director


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Maastricht School of Management
Bachelor in Public Administration Hons - University of Stellenbosch
Master’s in Public Health - University of South Africa
Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science - University of Namibia

Damien Mabengano

Director


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

Master of Public Administration - University of Namibia
Bachelor of Technology in Public Management - Polytechnic of Namibia
National Diploma in Public Management - Polytechnic of Namibia

Dr Shitaleni Herman

Chairperson


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

FCNP, College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) / Stellenbosch (US), SA
Doctorate in Medicine (MD) Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas, Camaguey – Cuba

Dr Shitaleni Herman

Chairperson


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

FCNP, College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) / Stellenbosch (US), SA
Doctorate in Medicine (MD) Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas, Camaguey – Cuba

Jantje G Daun

Vice Chairperson


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

Chartered Accountant - South Africa
Post Graduate - B Compt (Hons) - University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce (B/Com) - University of Cape Town