insert_link Namibia Religious Leaders Urge Next Namibian President to Prioritize Anti-Corruption Religious leaders, including James Fredericks, Secretary General of the Council of Churches in Namibia, are calling for the next president to adopt a zero-tolerance stance on corruption. Speaking at a socio-economic justice workshop, Fredericks emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and strengthening the Anti-Corruption Commission. He also urged leaders to focus on equitable growth and job creation to benefit all Namibians, particularly the marginalized. todayOctober 1, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Anti-Corruption Commission and Namibia Chamber of Commerce host seminar to promote integrity in business The Anti-Corruption Commission in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a private sector Ethical Behaviour in Business Seminar under the theme "Building a Culture of Integrity: Collaborative Solutions for a Corruption Free Sector”, with the aim to promote anti-corrupt practices, within the private sector. SME Compete Director, Danny Meyer, Speaks: todayJune 6, 2024 21
insert_link 2 Namibia Anti-Corruption meeting underway in Windhoek Namibia is hosting a two-day meeting, starting today in Windhoek, between Botswana's Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime and the Anti-Corruption Commission. The meeting aims to implement the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in combating corruption between the two countries, which was signed earlier. The ACC's spokesperson, Josefina Nghituwamata. todayMay 21, 2024 37 2
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Challenges in Transparency: A Perspective from Katutura Resident’s Committee Member Shaun Gariseb on City of Windhoek In the landscape of governance and municipal administration, transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of a healthy and functional democracy. However, recent events in Windhoek have shed light on concerning patterns of opacity within the City of Windhoek's operations, raising questions about accountability and public trust. Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Resident's Committee, recently shared insights into the challenges faced when attempting to engage with the City of […] todayApril 30, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia President Geingob went knowing the truth: Kandjii-Murangi Higher Education, Training, and Innovation Minister, Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi, said former President Hage Geingob could not dismiss her for alleged corruption because he was aware of the facts. Kandjii-Murangi withstood calls last year for her resignation and dismissal following media reports that she was unduly paid in subsistence and travel allowances (S&T). It was alleged that the minister used her political muscle to coerce state-owned institutions under her authority to […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia PDM’s Dienda visits Anti-Corruption Commission Member of Parliament and Chief Whip of the Popular Democratic Movement, Elma Dienda, has paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa. Dienda says the purpose of the visit was to gain a thorough understanding of the Commission's mandate as well as to gain a better understanding of various cases handled by the Commission, including the case of Minister of Higher Education, Itah Kandji Murangi. todayFebruary 7, 2024 30
insert_link Interview Transcripts Local Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya Calls for Reform, Not Dismantlement, of Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission In a recent audio interview addressing concerns about corruption and the effectiveness of the Anti-Corruption Commission in Namibia, Ndumba Kamwanya weighed in on the necessity of reforming the institution rather than dismantling it. A Need for Improvement, Not Dismantlement Responding to questions, Kamwanya emphasized that dismantling the ACC is not the solution to the challenges faced in combating corruption. Instead, he underscored the importance of improving the ACC to ensure […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Local Political Analyst weighs in on Namibia, corruption and the Anti Corrupion Commission Following South Africa's unprecedented low ranking of 41 out of 100 in the Corruption Perception Index, the Democratic Alliance underscores the urgent necessity to establish an independent anti-corruption body. It directly links the escalated corruption levels to the African National Congress' systemic infiltration of the public sector and cadre deployment. Local Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya weighs in on Namibian and its Anti Corrupion Commission. todayFebruary 2, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia ACC and TAIEX host anti-corruption workshop The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is hosting an anti-corruption framework workshop in Windhoek this week in partnership with the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) instrument of the European Commission. The three-day workshop started on Monday. Its objectives align with the execution of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan of 2021-2025, with the focus on Act 2.1.3 which focuses on establishing a comprehensive framework at national level to conduct […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 23
