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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Business / Economics

Expert Discusses Financial Challenges Facing Local Authorities

Business and economics researcher Josef Sheehama addresses the financial struggles of local authorities. He points out concerns about poor financial management, inadequate service delivery, and emphasizes the urgent need for improved governance and accountability. Meanwhile, residents of Katutura are intensifying their challenge against the City of Windhoek's decision to block electricity meters of unpaid clients, arguing that it is unlawful. Spokesman Shaun Gariseb comments:  

todayNovember 11, 2024 21

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South Africa

ANC has reinforced its commitment to an inclusive democracy

  In S.A, the ANC has reinforced its commitment to an inclusive democracy in its submission to the electoral systems panel, supporting the current proportional representation system. The party says this model has ensured fair representation of diverse groups, including women, youth, people with disabilities and LGBTQI-plus communities. Addressing the media, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula, the party pledges to prioritise accountability and transparency in any changes, aiming to uphold […]

todayNovember 8, 2024 20

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South Africa

DA says it uncovered Eskom’s abandoned 840-million-rand Wilge residential project in Mpumalanga

DA says it uncovered Eskom's abandoned 840-million-rand Wilge residential project in Mpumalanga, revealing extensive waste of taxpayer money. DA spokesperson Kevin Mileham condemned Eskom for seeking a 40-percent tariff hike while neglecting this crumbling development. He says with additional losses totaling 24-billion-rand last year, the DA demands accountability and transparency from Eskom regarding its financial mismanagement and wasteful spending:  

todayNovember 5, 2024 29

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Namibia

Competition commission achieves only 56% of performance target

The Auditor-General has provided an unqualified audit opinion on the Namibian Competition Commission's financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, confirming that the Commission's financial records accurately represent its status in line with International Financial Reporting Standards. Conducted in accordance with international auditing standards, the audit revealed no major issues with the Commission’s financial practices. The Auditor-General stated that he found ample audit evidence to support his […]

todayOctober 31, 2024 27

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South Africa

S.A Parliament to Act on Thabo Bester’s Prison Escape Findings

  South Africa's Correctional Services Committee in Parliament will oversee remedial actions against individuals involved in Thabo Bester’s prison escape. This follows a briefing on the Public Protector's report, which highlighted failures by the Department of Correctional Services in handling Bester's escape from Mangaung prison in the Free State. Parliamentary legal adviser Bulelani Simani confirmed that they will ensure the department takes the necessary steps to address the issues raised […]

todayOctober 30, 2024 24

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Africa

Protests in Kenya and Uganda highlight corruption at the top – but political elites don’t give in without a fight

      By Inge Amundsen, Chr. Michelsen Institute     The recent protests by young people in Kenya and Uganda have highlighted a form of corruption that is difficult to deal with: political corruption. Compared to its cousin, administrative or bureaucratic corruption (such as a civil servant soliciting a bribe to provide a public service), political corruption is much more difficult to fight. This is because it is perpetrated […]

todayAugust 1, 2024 31

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South Africa

South Africa’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right track

        By Lilian Dudley, Stellenbosch University; Catherine Mathews, South African Medical Research Council; Flavia Senkubuge, University of Pretoria; Guinevere Lourens, Stellenbosch University; Leslie London, University of Cape Town, and Sharon Fonn, University of the Witwatersrand     South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. A number of indicators point to this dysfunction. These include the large number of managers in acting positions, frequent […]

todayJuly 8, 2024 50

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