insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents’ Committee Calls for Action at Anti-Corruption Commission The Katutura Residents’ Committee, led by spokesperson Shaun Gariseb, is organizing a demonstration at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to highlight ongoing concerns about maladministration in various municipalities, including Okahandja, Gobabis, and Windhoek. According to Gariseb, residents from these towns have raised complaints over the years, with particular emphasis on the appointment of Red Force in 2023, a process they argue was carried out without due procedure. Gariseb explained that […] todayJanuary 27, 2025 43
insert_link Namibia Shaun Gariseb Talks On Demonstration at ACC slated for today Katutura Residents’ Committee spokesperson Shaun Gariseb has highlighted the reasons behind their demonstration at the Anti-Corruption Commission slated for today. He shared that residents from Okahandja, Gobabis, and Windhoek have made repeated complaints regarding maladministration, including issues with the appointment of Red Force in 2023. todayJanuary 27, 2025 47
insert_link South Africa Parliament’s Scopa to Call Defence Minister Over Audit Concerns Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts has resolved to call minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, to respond to issues emanating from the department’s 2023/2024 financial year audit outcomes. The Auditor-General briefed Scopa on the department's audit outcomes and Denel's. Scopa chairperson, Songezo Zibi, says of concern is a string of material irregularities in which senior officials failed to hold those responsible accountable either for maladministration, misconduct, or […] todayNovember 20, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s public service is dysfunctional – the 5 main reasons why By Marcel Nagar, University of Johannesburg A public policy works well if it’s a good policy and if it’s carried out well. Politicians make policy and specialist bureaucrats in the public service carry it out. These appointed officials are supposed to follow a strict professional and ethical code of conduct. Over the past 30 years, South Africa has not had this kind of public service. Public […] todayMay 17, 2024 26