accountability

Interview: Teen in Otjiwarongo Speaks Out After Alleged Police Beating Following Soccer Game

A 15-year-old student, Luciano Xoagub, has shared with our news team a harrowing account of alleged police abuse following a school soccer game on February 13, 2026. The exclusive interview with OneAfrica TV reveals serious allegations of physical assault, intimidation, and administrative obstacles after the disappearance of a mobile phone during the game. Luciano, a student at Okarundu Junior Secondary School, explained that the incident began after school when he […]

19 February, 2026

Namibia

Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Stronger Legal Framework for Democracy

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for laws that protect democracy and speed up service delivery, expressing concern that only two of nine bills passed last session. She urged political parties to rise above partisanship and restore public confidence in Parliament, with Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighing in:

4 February, 2026

Namibia

Musician Alleges Police Links to Drug Trade

Local musician Jericho Gawanab has alleged that some members of law enforcement are working in collusion with drug dealers, leaving communities to suffer the consequences of addiction and rising crime. Speaking to our reporter Ludorf Iyambo, Gawanab claimed that the widespread availability of drugs would not be possible without internal support, adding that even senior officials are aware of those involved in the trade.

22 January, 2026

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Interview: Rinaani Musutua Urges Government to Tackle Inequality and Strengthen Service Delivery

Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition has called for urgent action to address socio-economic challenges affecting citizens across the country. She highlighted research suggesting that women leaders often implement policies that improve living conditions, and expressed hope that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will prioritize similar measures. Musutua emphasized that it is time to address the inhumane conditions many people still endure, particularly those living in squatter camps. “We cannot […]

5 January, 2026

Namibia

BIG Coalition Stresses Stronger Governance to Fight Poverty

Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition said that improving governance and accountability is key to addressing socio-economic challenges. She warned that without effective policy implementation and efficient public service delivery, poverty and inequality will continue to hinder development.

5 January, 2026

Namibia

Sankwasa Urges New Katima Mulilo Councillors to Act on Audit

The Rural and Urban Development minister, James Sankwasa, handed over the final audit report to newly appointed councillors in Katima Mulilo on Friday, urging them to implement all its recommendations. In this report by our Ludorf Iyambo, Sankwasa warned that some issues uncovered in the audit of former councillors, dismissed in October, point to possible criminal conduct rather than mere administrative incompetence.

22 December, 2025

Namibia

Researcher Questions ReconAfrica’s Latest Oil Claims in Kavango

Canadian oil firm ReconAfrica is once again under scrutiny following fresh claims of an oil discovery in the Kavango region. Investigative researcher Rob Parker says the company is “repeating a pattern” of issuing optimistic statements without releasing the technical evidence needed to confirm a commercial find.

9 December, 2025

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Interview: In Gobabis, Shelter Foundation Rally in Epako Ends in Arrest and Injuries

GOBABIS – The Right to Shelter Foundation faced a tense confrontation with municipal authorities and police over a planned rally on 22 November at the soccer field behind Epako Secondary School. Wynand Lukas, the organization’s second-in-command, explained that the foundation had followed proper procedures by notifying the municipality and police of its intention to hold a public gathering on informal settlement land. However, two other political parties — the […]

24 November, 2025

Namibia

Anti-Corruption Commission Arrests Two Over 792k Fraud

The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Liam Mbako, a Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Hydrologist Technician, and Godfried Uiseb, owner of MacGodmen Trading CC, for allegedly defrauding the Ministry with a Water Sampling Trailer that was never delivered, involving N$387,397 in payments. The two are suspected of misappropriating a total of N$792,257 in public funds. They appeared in Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday, were granted N$10,000 bail each, and the case […]

21 November, 2025