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 26
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 40
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 28
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 11
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 26
insert_link Namibia ACC Director General Orders Higher Education Minister and PA to Repay N$69,000 in Travel Allowances The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa, has instructed the Minister of Higher Education, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, and her personal assistant to reimburse a total of N$69,000 out of N$952,000 in travel allowances disbursed to them in 2022. The ACC investigation report, dated January 25, this yea reveals that Kandjii-Murangi received subsistence and travel allowances from entities under her jurisdiction, including the Namibia Training Authority and the Namibia University […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia National Assembly launches 2023-2027 Strategic Plan The National Assembly on Thursday launched the 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan in the capital. The National Assembly provides an important platform for members of parliament to discuss Government policy, propose new legislation, amend or repeal outdated laws, amend the Constitution, or discuss other topics of national interest. Speaking at the launch, Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly, said, “The National Assembly has been unwavering in its pursuit […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 27
insert_link Africa Namibia strengthens Anti-corruption framework The Anti-Corruption Commission, with assistance from the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange, is conducting a four-day mission to enhance the capacity of officials and stakeholders as Namibia works on establishing a framework for corruption risk management. Josefina Nghituwamata from the ACC says that a team of five experts from Germany, Slovenia, Lithuania, and Romania will lead the session in Windhoek from 20 to 23 November 2023. todayNovember 20, 2023 31