insert_link Namibia Sankwasa Meets Ousted Katima Councillors. Just two of the seven dismissed Katima Mulilo Town Councillors attended a meeting with Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa on Wednesday. Sankwasa explained that their failure to respond to an earlier notice led to the dissolution of the council, confirmed in the 15 August Government Gazette. today21 August, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Activist Rinaani Musutua on Poverty and Accountability in Namibia In a recent interview, Rinaani Musutua, a prominent activist, opened up about the persistent issues of poverty and the lack of accountability within Namibia's leadership. Reflecting on the promises made at independence, Musutua highlighted that citizens were promised prosperity, equality, and an end to poverty, yet, decades later, many still face significant challenges. She emphasized that despite the country’s progress in certain areas, poverty remains widespread, and those who […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Activist Jauch Calls for Public Accountability in Leadership Activist Herbert Jauch highlighted the value of regular evaluations against stated objectives. He believes that conducting public assessments before the end of a leader's term would help increase pressure on the president and administration. Jauch criticized the current practice of waiting until the last year of the term to implement campaign promises, calling it a superficial exercise. today16 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Nigeria has a democracy deficit – corruption and a lack of welfare policies are to blame By Fidelis Allen, University of Port Harcourt Democracy refers, at a minimum, to a political system that guarantees some involvement in decision-making. It gives citizens opportunities to choose and replace their leaders or representatives via free and fair elections. But that’s not all. Democracy also protects citizens’ socio-economic, political and cultural rights. Its success turns on its ability to bring changes to the living conditions of citizens. It […] today25 January, 2024
