Namibians concerned over rising corruption

Namibians concerned over rising corruption

Afrobarometer has released new data on the state of corruption in Namibia. The survey reveals that two-thirds of Namibians believe corruption is worsening, though this share has decreased recently while a majority think that many government, civil society, and business representatives are involved in corruption. Most Namibians meanwhile feel that the government is performing poorly in combating corruption and that ordinary citizens risk retaliation if they speak out. Here’s Graham […]

July 4, 2024 46

Africa

Kenya protesters scuffle with police firing rubber bullets, tear gas

By Hillary ORINDE Stone-throwing demonstrators scuffled Tuesday with Kenyan police who fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse thousands of mostly young people protesting proposed tax hikes in the capital Nairobi, AFP journalists saw. The mainly Gen-Z-led rallies, which began last week, have caught the government off guard, with President William Ruto saying over the weekend he was ready to talk to […]

June 25, 2024 23

Environment

In Cambodia, an official’s cashew factory churns out timber from a protected forest

By Gerald Flynn & Phoung Vantha Vegetation lurches over a concrete wall that runs alongside a quiet road in the northern Cambodian province of Preah Vihear. Behind the wall, and the rusty gate that serves as the only entrance point, sits one of Cambodia’s three medium-sized cashew nut processing factories. At 2 p.m. on a Thursday in late November last year, the road is silent under the […]

February 20, 2024 17

South Africa

Resignation calls for Nzimande and Khosa intensify over kickback allegations

Demands for the resignation of South Africa's Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande and National Students Financial Aid Scheme board chair Ernest Khosa have intensified amidst allegations of receiving millions of rand in kickbacks from service providers. Nzimande's spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi told Newzroom Africa that it’s a witch hunt. Meanwhile, Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says the party's shadow ministers and student organisation will mass mobilize campaigns for South African President […]

January 8, 2024 52

Namibia

Minister of Sport denies City of Windhoek debt

Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero has refuted allegations of the ministry owing the City of Windhoek for electricity at the Independence Stadium.

November 23, 2023 42