insert_link Environment Report links H&M and Zara to major environmental damage in biodiverse Cerrado A report by U.K. investigative NGO Earthsight links supply chains of fashion giants H&M and Zara to large-scale illegal deforestation, land-grabbing, violence and corruption in Brazil. The country’s Cerrado region, home to a third of Brazil’s species, has already lost half of its vegetation to large-scale agriculture and is under increasing pressure from a booming cotton industry. The two major producers linked to illicit activities, SLC Agrícola and Grupo Horita, […] todayApril 23, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa South Africans tasted the fruits of freedom and then corruption snatched them away – podcast By Gemma Ware, The Conversation and Thabo Leshilo, The Conversation Five years after his momentous election as South African president, Nelson Mandela stepped down after one term in office in 1999. Thabo Mbeki, his deputy, took over the mantle of the post-apartheid transition. Mbeki would lead the country for the next nine years, a period of relatively high economic growth which enabled South Africans to begin to […] todayApril 22, 2024 41
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s security forces once brutally entrenched apartheid. It’s been a rocky road to reform By Sandy Africa, University of Pretoria One of the important tasks that faced South Africa’s democratic government after 1994 was to reform the apartheid-era security apparatus. The African National Congress (ANC), which was voted into power, had a laudable vision in the 1990s for reforming the police, military and intelligence services. Determined that South Africans would never again be subject to the brutality of the security forces, […] todayApril 22, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Anti-corruption Commission Director urges school Principals to safeguard Government resources. Paulus Noa, the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, delivered a strong message during an awards ceremony at Onyuulae circuit in Oshikoto region. He stressed the crucial role of school principals in preventing mismanagement of government resources and holding individuals accountable for crimes such as bribery and theft. Noa highlighted concerns about the misuse of funds for personal gain and called for fair recruitment practices to combat nepotism and favoritism. […] todayApril 16, 2024 35
insert_link Oshiwambo Yandeni oku longa itapula “Noa” Omukuluntu gokakomisi kokukondjitha uulingilingi nedhengelo pevi lyondhi peho Paulus Noa okwa pula mboka yena iinakugwanitwa yiiyageke okulonga itapula. Noa okwa thamuna ndhoka etitano Pethimbo lyoshiindingili shegandjo lyomapapa pOnyuulae moshitopolwa shaShikoto. Okwati okwa konekwa aakuluntusikola naanambelewa yelongo taya gandja oompito dhiilonga koondikushi, nomataambo gaalongwa itaga ende pamufango. Noa okwa indile natango aakuluntuskoka yiiyageke oku longitha nayi omaliko gepangelo, unene okuga longitha muuwanawa wawo yene. Tati uulingilingi nawu kondjithwe okuza kombinga adhihe. […] todayApril 16, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Democratic Alliance condemns president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to retain Higher Education, Science, and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande amid corruption claims S.A's Democratic Alliance condemns president Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to retain Higher Education, Science, and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande amid corruption claims. They argue Nzimande's continued presence makes the task of the new National Student Financial Aid Scheme administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, even more difficult. The party is concerned about Nomvalo’s appointment and believes he must address various outstanding issues to restore the scheme's credibility. The DA’s Chantel King calls on Ramaphosa […] todayApril 16, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Anti-Corruption chief urges school principals to guard public funds The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission Paulus Noa said school principals have the responsibility to ensure that government resources are not mismanaged, and those committing crimes such as bribery, corruption, fraud, and theft must be held accountable. todayApril 15, 2024 39
insert_link Namibia Local Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya weighs in on Namibian leadership dynamics, corruption and resignations ActionSA has greeted the belated resignation of South Africa's National Assembly Speaker with approval, emphasizing the need for accountability following the ANC's departure. Party leader Herman Mashaba perceives this development as a crucial stride towards expeditious prosecution. Local political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya offers insights into the dynamics of Namibian leadership. todayApril 5, 2024 6
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupopi gopaalamende omukulu gwa South Africa Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula okwa holoka mohofa ya Pretoria nena. nokwiifala kosasiyona yopolisi ya Llyttlton ongula yonena,moshipotha shokwahalonga nuuyuki. Omafekelo oga kwatelamo kutya okwa taamba oorand oomilion odhindji moombumbo okuza kehangano lyontumba omanga kwali ominster yo defence niipambele yaakondjelimanguluko. Mapisa Nquakula ngoka azi miilonga onga omupopi gopaalamende ohela okwati kena ondjo. todayApril 4, 2024 11