accountability

Report Flags Rising Use of Procurement Exemptions

The 29th edition of the Procurement Tracker has raised alarm over the government’s growing reliance on procurement exemptions. Researcher Frederico Links from the Institute for Public Policy Research warns that while exemptions are meant to accelerate spending, they could erode transparency, accountability, and value for money. He urges authorities to maintain a balance between efficiency and integrity in public procurement.

14 October, 2025

Namibia

Eiland Residents Park Sewage in front of the City Of Windhoek Offices In Katutura

Tensions are rising in Katutura as residents of Eiland, near Woermann Brock Katutura, dumped sewage outside the City of Windhoek Customer Care offices. City Police were on the scene at the time of the report to prevent the situation from escalating further. Activist Shaun Gariseb stated that the protest aims to highlight the following issues:

13 October, 2025

Namibia

IPC leader Penduleni Itula pledges support to government policies

By: Envale Matheus Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has pledged his party’s support to the Namibian government in implementing policies that benefit citizens. The announcement was made on Monday at the State House in Windhoek, following a meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Itula also reaffirmed IPC’s role as the official opposition, stressing the need to hold the government accountable and carefully scrutinise policy implementation, particularly at the […]

7 October, 2025

Namibia

IPC MP Questions Independence of Anti-Corruption Commission.

Independent Patriots for Change MP John-Louw Mouton has raised concerns over the impartiality of the Anti-Corruption Commission. In an interview, Mouton argued that because the president nominates candidates and the ruling party dominates Parliament, the system effectively allows the ruling party to appoint its preferred director, undermining the independence of the ACC.

6 October, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Minister Sankwasa and Activists Criticize Windhoek Council Mismanagement

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has raised serious concerns over Windhoek City Council, citing delays in infrastructure, housing, and informal settlement projects. The minister said the government had allocated 750 million N$ to the city for land servicing, sanitation, water supply, and construction of 10,000 houses, yet no concrete plan has been presented. Sankwasa described internal disputes among councillors and management as major obstacles, with personal and political […]

11 September, 2025

Africa

DRC seeks global support to hold perpetrators accountable

Secretary-General António Guterres (left at podium) addresses the opening of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. (Photo: ohchr.org) The Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Human Rights Commission has called on the international community to hold perpetrators of serious crimes in the country’s eastern regions accountable. The appeal was made during the opening of the Human Rights Council’s 60th session in Geneva (8 September - 8 October […]

9 September, 2025

Namibia

Victory for Residents as RedForce Contracts End, Gariseb Calls for Stronger Internal Debt Recovery

The decision by the current Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa to end local authorities’ contracts with RedForce is being hailed as a major victory after three years of persistent advocacy, says Shaun Gariseb of the Rate Payers and Residents Committee. He urges strengthening internal debt recovery departments to ease pressure on residents.

6 August, 2025

Namibia

Mulunga Accused of Concealing N$53m Fuel Deal.

Anti-Corruption Commission lead investigator Oberty Inambao has alleged that former Namcor managing director Immanuel Mulunga hid the full details of a N$53 million fuel asset transaction with Enercon from the company’s board, even though he was fully aware of the deal, according to NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus. The transaction is linked to a larger N$480 million corruption scandal involving several entities.

6 August, 2025

Business / Economics

NamPost Probes Social Media Claims

The postal service says it has noted serious allegations circulating online involving pensioner Petrina Sikela. According to Marketing and Communications Practitioner Gladwin Groenwaldt, the company immediately launched an investigation upon learning of the issue and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its services.

29 July, 2025