accountability

INTERVIEW: Justice Activist Rinaani Calls for Increased Accountability from Local and Regional Councilors Accountability Concerns

Justice activist has expressed serious concerns about the lack of accountability among local and regional councilors, despite their crucial role in addressing the needs of the communities they serve. Rinaani Musutua emphasized that councilors, who hold significant power to bring about meaningful change, are often the least held accountable by both the public and the government. Lack of Education and Awareness Rinaani pointed out that a major contributing factor to this issue […]

March 17, 2025 12

South Africa

ATM Condemns Mchunu’s Non-Disclosure of Phala Phala Report in S.A

In S.A, the African Transformation Movement has condemned Mchunu's nondisclosure of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate report on the Phala Phala saga. ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona argues that this move shields president Cyril Ramaphosa from scrutiny, undermines transparency, and raises concerns about the misuse of state resources. He calls for Mchunu to declassify the report immediately to ensure accountability and justice:

March 6, 2025 24

Namibia

Activists Slam ACC Over Redforce Probe

The Katutura Rate Payer’s Association's Shaun Gariseb, has accused the Anti-Corruption Commission of delaying the Redforce investigation while swiftly arresting minor offenders. They urge the ACC to send the Windhoek case to the Prosecutor-General and advise residents not to engage with Redforce without proper documentation. In Okahandja, activists are gathering evidence, while in Gobabis, they accuse the ACC of shifting responsibility. Concerns have also been raised over 17 shredded bags […]

March 3, 2025 23

South Africa

African Security Congress In S.A Demands Accountability in Eskom Procurement

The African Security Congress in S.A is calling for greater accountability for all individuals involved in Eskom procurement processes that led to the allegedly unjustified awarding of a 500-million-rand contract to Fidelity Security Services. The ASC advocates for the rights and interests of private security guards in the country. Its president Tebogo Motloung says it is imperative that those who manipulated the system to secure the contract be held responsible […]

March 1, 2025 39

South Africa

In S.A, the DA Says Limpopo’s R1 Billion Digital Health Project Lacks Progress

In South Africa, the DA in Limpopo says over one-billion-rand has been spent on digitising medical files with no clear end in sight. The party has criticised the provincial Department of Health for the slow progress of the Veritas Digital contract, which has scanned files at only 64 of 523 facilities. The DA’s Lindy Wilson is calling for a review, urging that funds be redirected to address more pressing […]

February 25, 2025 37

Namibia

Justice Minister Calls for Overhaul of 30-Year-Old Ombudsman Bill

Justice minister, Yvonne Dausab, has called for amendments to the Ombudsman Bill, highlighting that it has remained unchanged for three decades. As reported by NewsOnOne's Selma Taapopi, Dausab emphasized that the bill’s outdated provisions and limited scope fail to ensure the office’s autonomy, adequate resources, and investigative powers, necessitating urgent reform. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream […]

February 21, 2025 53

South Africa

In S.A, DA Demands Accountability Over R1 Billion Municipal Deficit

In S.A, the DA in the Free State is calling for urgent accountability, as the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality ends the 2023/2024 financial year with a one-billion-rand deficit. Over the past year, revenue stood at 1.73-billion-rand while expenses reached 2.82-billion-rand. The DA’s, Alison Oates, says this financial mismanagement directly affects residents, who continue to face water shortages, electricity instability, and deteriorating municipal services:

February 19, 2025 37

South Africa

S.A Court Hears Challenge to Political Funding Act

In South Africa, the Western Cape High Court will hear My Vote Counts’ application challenging the constitutionality of the Political Funding Act from today until Wednesday. It believes the Act does not meet its constitutional aims of transparency, openness, and accountability and needs strengthening. ActionSA's spokesperson, Matthew George, says the application brought by My Vote Counts is ill-conceived in its attempt to lower and remove donations and reporting thresholds respectively. […]

February 17, 2025 30

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Namibia

Cabinet Approves SWAPO Manifesto Integration into Government Policies

Cabinet has endorsed the incorporation of the Swapo Party manifesto into government policies, with implementation scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025. As One Africa TV NewsOnOne journalist Envaalde Matheus reports, this decision comes amid ongoing court battles over the recent election results. SWAPO Party Youth League's Moses Shikerete told our journalist Envaalde Matheus from One AFrica's NewsOnOne that the party has developed a detailed action plan to ensure the […]

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