insert_link Namibia Absence Of Lawmakers Criticized as Midterm Budget Review Postponed Again Disappointment was expressed by Parliamentarians over lawmakers' repeated failure to attend the midterm budget review, which has now been postponed for the second time. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi stated that while budget allocations will remain the same, resources will be redirected to ministries facing urgent needs. Manuel Ngaringombe from the Popular Democratic Movement: From the Landless People's Movement, Lifalaza Robert-Prince Simataa: today30 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa ANC strengthens integrity commission to address ethical conduct The ANC has strengthened its integrity commission by establishing a new appeals panel to address ethical conduct among its members. The panel will allow individuals to appeal decisions made by the commission and ensure that members under investigation can respond to draft reports. Briefing the media on the outcomes of the special national executive committee meeting in Boksburg, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula said the changes aim to ensure fairness […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Local REBUTAL: FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPT CONDUCT IN THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BALLOT PAPERS TO REN-FORM CC 1. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) unequivocally refutes the malicious and baseless allegations being circulated regarding the award of the contract for the procurement of ballot papers for the November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, as announced on 17 October 2024. These allegations, intended to discredit the Commission and undermine public confidence in the electoral process, are false and misleading. Such unfounded claims are made to cast a […] today21 October, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya Reflects on Namibian Politics and Accountability In a recent interview with political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya, the focus was on the state of Namibian politics, particularly in the aftermath of President Hage Geingob's passing. The discussion delves into issues of leadership, poverty, citizen accountability, and the role of political parties in addressing the nation's most pressing needs. Concerns About Political Leadership: The conversation begins with gratitude for Dr. Kamwanya's time and a recognition of the […] today27 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia PDM’s Dienda visits Anti-Corruption Commission Member of Parliament and Chief Whip of the Popular Democratic Movement, Elma Dienda, has paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa. Dienda says the purpose of the visit was to gain a thorough understanding of the Commission's mandate as well as to gain a better understanding of various cases handled by the Commission, including the case of Minister of Higher Education, Itah Kandji Murangi. today7 February, 2024
