insert_link Namibia President Geingob went knowing the truth: Kandjii-Murangi Higher Education, Training, and Innovation Minister, Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi, said former President Hage Geingob could not dismiss her for alleged corruption because he was aware of the facts. Kandjii-Murangi withstood calls last year for her resignation and dismissal following media reports that she was unduly paid in subsistence and travel allowances (S&T). It was alleged that the minister used her political muscle to coerce state-owned institutions under her authority to […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 17
insert_link Interview Transcripts Local Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya Calls for Reform, Not Dismantlement, of Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission In a recent audio interview addressing concerns about corruption and the effectiveness of the Anti-Corruption Commission in Namibia, Ndumba Kamwanya weighed in on the necessity of reforming the institution rather than dismantling it. A Need for Improvement, Not Dismantlement Responding to questions, Kamwanya emphasized that dismantling the ACC is not the solution to the challenges faced in combating corruption. Instead, he underscored the importance of improving the ACC to ensure […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Local Political Analyst weighs in on Namibia, corruption and the Anti Corrupion Commission Following South Africa's unprecedented low ranking of 41 out of 100 in the Corruption Perception Index, the Democratic Alliance underscores the urgent necessity to establish an independent anti-corruption body. It directly links the escalated corruption levels to the African National Congress' systemic infiltration of the public sector and cadre deployment. Local Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya weighs in on Namibian and its Anti Corrupion Commission. todayFebruary 2, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia ACC and TAIEX host anti-corruption workshop The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is hosting an anti-corruption framework workshop in Windhoek this week in partnership with the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) instrument of the European Commission. The three-day workshop started on Monday. Its objectives align with the execution of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan of 2021-2025, with the focus on Act 2.1.3 which focuses on establishing a comprehensive framework at national level to conduct […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 23
insert_link Africa Namibia strengthens Anti-corruption framework The Anti-Corruption Commission, with assistance from the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange, is conducting a four-day mission to enhance the capacity of officials and stakeholders as Namibia works on establishing a framework for corruption risk management. Josefina Nghituwamata from the ACC says that a team of five experts from Germany, Slovenia, Lithuania, and Romania will lead the session in Windhoek from 20 to 23 November 2023. todayNovember 20, 2023 21
