insert_link South AfricaActionSA Demands Transparency on Ithala Bank Loans ActionSA is demanding transparency from KwaZulu-Natal's Ithala bank over outstanding loans granted to politically exposed individuals. The party is concerned that taxpayer funds may have been misused to benefit politicians and their associates, including the chairperson of Parliament’s portfolio committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Zweli Mkhize, and his family. ActionSA’s Alan Beesley says reports indicate that Ithala is commercially and technically insolvent, with 2.2-billion-rand in loans, but only […] today7 March, 2025
insert_link NamibiaJudiciary dismisses Amupanda’s claims on Deputy Judge-President appointment Supreme Court of Namibia The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda, who claimed a lack of transparency in the appointment of a second Deputy Judge-President. In a statement, the Judiciary rejected what it described as misinformation circulating on social media, stressing that such claims undermine its integrity and impartiality. Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary, Vikitoria Hango, reaffirmed the institution’s […] today25 February, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMcLeod-Katjirua Denies Preferential Treatment To One Africa Tv Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has refuted allegations of receiving special treatment in settling her municipal bill with the City of Windhoek. She explained that she only engaged the municipality after her water supply was cut off due to an outstanding debt of N$27,000. One Africa Tv NewsOnOne's Ketemba Tjipepa reports: today17 February, 2025
insert_link Interview TranscriptsRatepayers’ Struggle: The City of Windhoek’s Selective Billing and Redforce’s Questionable Practices By Leonard Witbeen Windhoek residents continue to face inconsistent and seemingly unfair treatment regarding municipal bills, with some accounts being swiftly rectified while others suffer at the hands of aggressive debt collectors. A recent case involving a prominent Governor highlights the glaring disparities in how the City of Windhoek (CoW) and Redforce Debt Management handle ratepayers. A Governor’s Bill Magically Reduced A Governor who owns property in Windhoek recently discovered […] today13 February, 2025
