insert_link Namibia Swapo Lead Reflects Voter Confidence, according to analysts Political analysts say Swapo’s 63% lead in regional council and local authority elections reflects renewed voter trust, driven by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s focus on people-centered development and anti-corruption initiatives, as reported by NewsOnOne's Envaalde Matheus. Analysts add that opposition parties are losing momentum as coalition-led authorities show limited progress. today1 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Competition Commission Transfers N$9 Million in Penalties to State The Competition Commission has contributed N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since 2009, including N$9 million for the 2024/25 financial year. The latest payments came from settlement agreements in the non-financial, cement, and fuel and air transport sectors. Dina //Gowases is the Commission’s spokesperson: today23 October, 2025
insert_link 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. today6 October, 2025
insert_link 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. today6 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics No Bail for Namcor Corruption Suspects as companies join the list Entities connected to the N$480 million Namcor corruption case face fresh scrutiny as eight people implicated were denied bail in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Magistrate Olga Muharukua presided over arguments after the Anti-Corruption Commission made the arrests. The group will attempt another bail bid on Monday, 14 July. Willem Snyman for NewsOnOne: today11 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa SA Police Minister Mchunu Condemns Government Corruption S.A's Police minister Senzo Mchunu strongly condemns corruption and criminal activities by government officials. This follows a major crackdown on corruption at Lephalale Local Municipality in Limpopo. The operation has resulted in the arrest of 18 people, including municipal officials and a driving school owner. Police Ministry spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi says the suspects face charges relating to corruption, fraud, and violating the Road Traffic Act: today12 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia No Change in Namibia’s Corruption Score Namibia's corruption ranking remains the same as last year. Graham Hopwood from the Institute for Public Policy Research links this to the Fishrot case dragging on, lack of fishing industry reforms, and failure to amend laws like the Marine Resources Act. today12 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Ratepayers Call for Accountability in Local Corruption Investigations Ratepayers from Windhoek, Gobabis, the Right to Shelter organization, and the Okahandja Concerned Group have submitted a petition to the ACC, seeking clarity on investigations into corruption allegations against local authorities. Shaun Gariseb claims that investigations are progressing slowly, and key evidence is being compromised. today28 January, 2025
insert_link 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 […] today21 January, 2025
