accountability

GOOD Party opposes Cape Town residents funding tender fraud probe

The GOOD Party says it does not accept Cape Town residents to foot the bill for any tender fraud investigation or charges brought against mayoral committee members, JP Smith, and Xanthia Limberg. This comes after police raided their offices last Friday, allegedly as part of the Hawks' investigation into dodgy housing tenders worth one-billion-rand. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says there should be transparency and accountability regarding the metro’s financial […]

27 January, 2025

World

Trump Administration has fired at least a dozen inspectors general

The Trump Administration has fired at least a dozen inspectors general from government agencies. Inspectors general are agency watchdogs, installed to root out corruption or abuse within departments. Mitch McCann reports:

27 January, 2025

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents’ Committee Calls for Action at Anti-Corruption Commission

The Katutura Residents’ Committee, led by spokesperson Shaun Gariseb, is organizing a demonstration at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to highlight ongoing concerns about maladministration in various municipalities, including Okahandja, Gobabis, and Windhoek. According to Gariseb, residents from these towns have raised complaints over the years, with particular emphasis on the appointment of Red Force in 2023, a process they argue was carried out without due procedure. Gariseb explained that […]

27 January, 2025

Namibia

EU and UNDP Collaborate on Good Governance Program

The European Union and the United Nations Development Program have partnered with the Namibian government to launch a new Good Governance program aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in Namibia. With a budget of 1 million Euros (around 19.5 million NAD), the initiative will run from 2025 to 2028, supporting the implementation of Namibia's National Anti-Corruption Strategy. EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins: Advocate Erna van der Merve […]

21 January, 2025

South Africa

Human Error Behind 87% of Festive Road Crashes in South Africa

S.A's Transport minister Barbara Creecy says preliminary festive season road crash data reveals that 87-percent of incidents stemmed from human factors including speeding, drunken driving, and reckless behaviour. The minister has urged South Africans to change road habits, as crashes claim more lives due to bad decisions. She has called for accountability and stricter measures to enforce road safety:

21 January, 2025

South Africa

SA Mining Communities Demand Mantashe’s Accountability for Stilfontein Massacre

In S.A, Mining Affected Communities United in Action demands accountability from Mineral Resources minister Gwede Mantashe for the Stilfontein massacre. Executive Director Christopher Rutledge reports 154 rescued and 78 deceased from the mining shaft, with around 400 illegal miners still underground. Rutledge highlights dire conditions but lauds community volunteers for saving lives.

16 January, 2025

Namibia

Jauch Calls for Transformation in Governance

Activist Herbert Jauch has called for a shift in governance, criticizing the government’s focus on job security over tangible results. He argued that despite plans and ideas, little has been done to implement them. Jauch emphasized the need for a developmental state where accountability is key, pointing to Singapore’s proactive leadership as an example.

10 January, 2025

Namibia

Editor’s Forum Fails to Honor Full Prize Money for Journalism Awards

The Editors’ Forum of Namibia is facing criticism for failing to pay the full prize money of N$15,000 each to three winners of the 2023 EFN Journalism Awards. The journalists received less than half the promised amount, with EFN later clarifying that collaborative entries would have the prize split among winners. The affected journalists have expressed disappointment, calling for transparency in how the prize distribution was handled. They are […]

9 January, 2025

South Africa

S.A organization Calls for Accountability as Dlamini Is Ordered to Repay R2 Million

South Africa's Public Servants Association has urged for more accountability after the Supreme Court of Appeal ordered former Social Development minister, Bathabile Dlamini, to repay two-million-rand for private security services. The court ruled that the South African Social Security Agency’s payment of 3.5-million-rand for the services was unlawful. The association’s Claude Naiker condemned the misuse of power by politicians and called for better controls to prevent wasteful spending of public […]

18 December, 2024