From The Rio Times · Samuel Ncube · · 1m
Namibia Court Sets Aside Antibiotic Rejection
Namibia's High Court voids regulator's rejection of 140,000 antibiotic vials.
In brief
Namibia's High Court voids regulator's rejection of 140,000 antibiotic vials. Namibia's High Court overturned the medicines regulator's rejection of 140,000 vials of injectable antibiotics for state medical stores. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Court Order
Namibia's High Court set aside the NMRC's rejection of 140,000 vials of Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection BP 1g.
Settlement Agreement
Judge Orben Sibeya made a binding court order on 15 October 2026 after parties settled on 13 October.
Product Details
The vials were ordered under tender G/DP/1313MS-37/2024 for the Ministry of Health's Central Medical Stores.
Supplier Background
Made by Chinese manufacturer NCPC Hebei Huamin Pharmaceutical, the product is an injectable antibiotic.
Dispute Timeline
Econo Investments challenged NMRC over rejection after an appeal committee decision on 6 May 2026.
Stock-Out Situation
Central Medical Stores reported stock-out for antibiotics under this contract requiring expedited submission.
What the Order Does Not Say
The court did not specify if vials were imported, paid for, or distributed; settlement terms remain unpublished.
Here's the gist
Namibia's High Court overturned the medicines regulator's rejection of 140,000 vials of injectable antibiotics for state medical stores.
