IPPR

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 […]

6 May, 2025 32

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 […]

18 February, 2025 23

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.

12 February, 2025 62

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 […]

11 December, 2024 75 4

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 […]

11 December, 2024 14

Namibia

IPPR calls for citizen action against corruption at regional conference

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is hosting the 4th Integrity Namibia Regional Conference in Rundu, emphasizing the fight against corruption and its impact on the environment. Under the theme "Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity," the conference highlights the importance of citizen engagement and inspiring young people to take an active role in building a transparent and accountable society. Speaking at the event, IPPR Executive Director […]

3 December, 2024 43

Local

4th Integrity Namibia Regional Conference Rundu, 3 December 2024

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), through its Integrity Namibia project, is organising a regional anti-corruption conference in Rundu, Kavango East region, on 3 December 2024. The conference will take place at the Kavango River Lodge from 08h30 to 16h30. The IPPR’s Integrity Namibia project aims to build a national network of non-state actors that are committed to tackling corruption in Namibia. The project features a mobilisation campaign […]

2 December, 2024 10

Local

Civil Society Spells Out Budget Priorities

25 October 2024 Civil society organisations (CSOs) believe the national budget is a powerful tool that can be used more effectively to address systemic poverty, improve living conditions, and promote social equity in Namibia. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) today released a new briefing paper, entitled Civil Society & The Budget: Perspectives on Priorities. The paper is being published ahead of the 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review to be […]

30 October, 2024 15

Oshiwambo

Omuleli gongundu yo IPC Dr Panduleni Itula a popi kombinga yoshitegelwa shomahogololo gonuumvo

Aa Namibia otaaka hogolola omupresitend niilyo yomutumba gopashigwana mo 27 November. Ngaka otaga kala omahogololo goshilongo gopashigwana omati 7th okuza pemanguluko lyoshilongo mo 1990. Otwa pula omuleli gongundu yo IPC Panduleni Itula ngele okwa tegelela omwaalu ogundji gwaahogololi yongundu ye nuumvo,nokwati oyeshi kutya opwa kala okwaaha thike pamwe momawi ngoka a pewa. Tati ngele owa tala ko IPPR otayi ku pe omawi 249 00 omanga okomisi yomahogololo yemupe omawi 242 […]

17 October, 2024 30