insert_link Namibia Lawmakers face backlog as Parliament reopens Parliament of Namibia (Photo credit: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of United Kingdom) The official opening of Namibia’s Parliament takes place this afternoon, uniting the three arms of the state: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. This event marks the start of a new parliamentary session, during which lawmakers are expected to focus on national policy, oversight, and legislation. Key bills expected to be tabled include the Land Bill, the Public […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia IPPR pushes for transparency in public procurement (Photo credit: lawbhandari.com) The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has released a new Procurement Tracker Namibia report, urging stronger links between the Access to Information Act of 2022 and the Public Procurement Act of 2015 to promote transparency in government spending. The report also analyses the upcoming Public Procurement Amendment Bill of 2025, which aims to strengthen accountability and improve access to public information across Namibia’s procurement system. IPPR […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia IPPR: 2024 Elections show politics growing more competitive (Photo by IPPR/Facebook) The latest post-election analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has revealed that Namibia’s political landscape is becoming increasingly competitive. The report, Fraying Dominance, Fragmented Opposition: Inside the Numbers of the 2024 Election, expands on changes in voter behaviour and party strongholds. Using constituency-level data, the paper traces three trends: urban centres are turning into political battlegrounds, the South is consolidating as opposition territory, […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Report Flags Rising Use of Procurement Exemptions The 29th edition of the Procurement Tracker has raised alarm over the government’s growing reliance on procurement exemptions. Researcher Frederico Links from the Institute for Public Policy Research warns that while exemptions are meant to accelerate spending, they could erode transparency, accountability, and value for money. He urges authorities to maintain a balance between efficiency and integrity in public procurement. today14 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s economy expands as President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Cabinet and policy plan take shape Namibia’s economy is on track for continued growth in 2025, according to the latest Quarterly Economic Review from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). The report, released this month and authored by veteran economist Robin Sherbourne, forecasts a 3.8 percent rise in gross domestic product (GDP), driven by easing inflation, robust foreign reserves, and a cut in the central bank’s repo rate to 6.75 percent—its lowest level in over […] today6 May, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Namibia oteshi enditha nawa moku kondjitha okwaaha longa nuuyuki-ACC Omukuluntu gokomisi yoku kondjitha okwaahalonga nuuyuki Paulus Noa okwati oshilongo inashi taalela we oondjele dhili pombanda dhokwaahalonga nuuyuki. Shika osha landula sho Namibia a kalekepo onkatu ye noshitsa she mo Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index yongaashingeyi. Namibia okwa mono iitsa 49 yomiitsa 100,eli ponomola onti 59th mokati kiilongo 180. Noa tati Namibia okuli pevi shi vulithe iilongo mbyoka yina omaliko omanene ngele tashiya koshimetitho shokwaahalonga nuuyuki,ta gwedhako kutya nonando okwaahalonga […] today18 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 IPPR Calls for 9 Key Actions to Combat Corruption on International Anti-Corruption Day On this year's International Anti-Corruption Day, the Institute for Public Policy Research has outlined nine critical actions to strengthen integrity in the country. These measures include enhancing anti-corruption laws, supporting transparency in key industries, and improving public procurement practices. IPPR's Integrity Namibia project stresses the need for urgent reforms to tackle corruption that undermines development and equality. The call for action also includes efforts to recover stolen assets and […] today11 December, 2024
insert_link Local International Anti-Corruption Day: 9 Actions to Strengthen Integrity in Namibia Every year on December 9, the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, a global initiative established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003 to raise awareness about corruption and mobilise efforts to combat it. This date marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the world's most comprehensive anti-corruption treaty. Corruption undermines development, weakens public trust, and exacerbates inequality by diverting resources meant […] today11 December, 2024
