accountability

Interview: Social Justice Activists Condemn Dysfunction at City of Windhoek

The City of Windhoek has come under fire from social justice activists Rinaani Musutua and Herbert Jauch, who criticized the city for its failure to improve living conditions and properly manage funds for informal settlements. Rinaani Musutua described the city as the “most dysfunctional” in the country due to its failure to access funds aimed at upgrading informal settlements. She expressed frustration at the lack of service delivery, accusing city […]

17 November, 2025

Namibia

NMT Media Foundation Marks Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

The NMT Media Foundation has marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, reaffirming that “Journalism is Not a Crime.” The Foundation honoured journalists killed or silenced in places like Gaza, Sudan, and the DRC, calling their deaths deliberate attacks on truth and accountability. It also warned of the rise in AI-driven gender-based violence targeting women journalists and urged stronger protection measures. A public webinar titled “Silencing the Messenger: How […]

3 November, 2025

Namibia

Ramaphosa Welcomes South Africa’s Exit from FATF Grey List

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list bodes well for the integrity and reputation of the country’s financial system. In 2023, South Africa was placed on the grey list for failing to meet certain international standards. In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa says the country's exit from the grey list demonstrates that the anti-money laundering system is beginning to act against corruption and […]

28 October, 2025

Uncategorized

President meets with the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy’s staff team

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday met with the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy's staff team. This follows her executive decision to remove Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, from his post. State House press secretary Jonas Mbambo says new appointments will be communicated in due course, but for now, the president is in charge. Here is State House press secretary Jonas Mbambo.

28 October, 2025

Namibia

President relieves Minister of his duties

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Natangwe Ithete of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, with immediate effect. In the interest of continuity, the President will temporarily assume responsibility for the ministry. The Presidency thanked Ithete for his service, confirming that he will remain a Member of Parliament, and reaffirmed its commitment to good governance and accountability.

27 October, 2025

South Africa

South Africa’s suspended Police Minister has no recollection of political interference

Senzo Mchunu has denied interfering in the work of the police, insisting under oath that he has no recollection of any instance of political interference. Testifying before the ad hoc committee, Mchunu said divisions within police leadership existed long before his appointment.

23 October, 2025

South Africa

The High Court in Pretoria orders SA’s Zuma to pay back millions in legal fees

The High Court in Pretoria has ordered former South African President Jacob Zuma to pay back over 28.9-million-rand in legal fees unlawfully funded by the state for his personal corruption trial defence. If the amount is not settled within 60 days, Zuma’s assets may be attached and sold, including his presidential pension.

23 October, 2025

Namibia

The Namibian Competition Commission has transferred a total of N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since its establishment in 2009, with the latest N$9 million payment made for the 2024/25 financial year.

The Namibian Competition Commission has transferred a total of N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since its establishment in 2009, with the latest N$9 million payment made for the 2024/25 financial year. According to the NaCC, the N$9 million collected during the financial year came from settlement agreements in the non-financial (N$1 million), cement (N$5 million), and fuel and air transport (N$3 million) sectors. Here is the […]

23 October, 2025

Namibia

Khomas Anti-Corruption Office Records 73 Reports in 2024/25

The Khomas regional office of the Anti-Corruption Commission received 73 corruption reports during the 2024/25 financial year, NewsOnOne’s Ludorf Iiyambo reports. Chief Investigating Officer Willem Olivier highlighted the National Petroleum Operation as one of the significant cases this year at the national anti-corruption strategy forum in Windhoek.

23 October, 2025