Cran appoints Zaaruka as human capital executive

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has appointed Doreen Kazekurupa Zaaruka as Executive: Human Capital, effective 01 October 2026. Zaaruka joins Cran with extensive experience in human resources management, organisational development, strategic leadership, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning and corporate services.

With a professional career spanning the local authorities sector, state-owned enterprises, higher education institutions, international non-governmental organisations, and the private sector, she brings a wealth of expertise that will further strengthen Cran’s people-centred strategies and organisational performance.

Prior to her appointment at Cran, Zaaruka served as Strategic Executive: Human Capital and Corporate Services at the Otjiwarongo Municipality. She previously held senior leadership positions at Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) as Manager: Administration and Compensation, and at the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) as Manager: Human Resources, where she also served in the capacity of Acting Executive: Human Resources. Her professional experience further includes leadership roles at IntraHealth International Namibia, the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), and Coca-Cola Namibia.

Zaaruka holds a Master of Leadership and Change Management, a Bachelor of Human Resource Management Honours, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is also a Certified Balanced Scorecard Professional through the Balanced Scorecard Institute and the George Washington University Centre for Excellence in Public Leadership, and has successfully completed executive programmes in Strategy Execution and Disruptive Strategy through Harvard Business School Online.

Commenting on the appointment, Emilia Nghikembua, Chief Executive Officer of Cran, said, “Mrs. Zaaruka’s appointment reflects CRAN’s commitment to attracting high-calibre leadership to support the Authority’s strategic objectives. Her extensive experience in human capital management, organisational transformation, governance, and performance management will be invaluable as we continue to build a high-performing, innovative, and resilient organisation that effectively serves the communications sector and the people of Namibia.”

Zaaruka expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the Authority by stating, “I am honoured to join CRAN at a time when the communications sector continues to play an increasingly important role in Namibia’s socio-economic development. I look forward to working with the Board, Executive Management, and all employees to strengthen our people capabilities, foster a culture of excellence, and advance initiatives that support employee growth, organisational effectiveness, and CRAN’s regulatory mandate.”

As Executive: Human Capital, Zaaruka will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of CRAN’s human capital function, including talent management, organisational development, employee wellness, performance management, and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with the Authority’s strategic vision and long-term objectives.

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