insert_link Namibia Activist Demands Investigation Into National Youth Service Candidate List. Shaun Gariseb, a social justice activist, questions the fairness of the National Youth Service’s candidate selection, accusing the process of being manipulated by excluding constituency offices. He highlights that some listed candidates may not be from the constituencies they represent. Gariseb is calling for urgent clarity and a probe into the matter. NYS spokesperson Belinda Hamburee was approached for comment. today30 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Residents Demand Fairness as City of Windhoek Faces Electricity Tariff Backlash By Leonard Witbeen Katutura Residents Committee representative, Shaun Gariseb, has condemned the City of Windhoek’s approach to electricity disconnections and its handling of the recent power tariff hike application, accusing the municipality of undermining legal directives and acting in bad faith. Gariseb alleges that last year, despite electricity being subsidised by government, the City of Windhoek unlawfully disconnected power to households over unpaid water bills—something he says is prohibited by […] today18 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Activists Slam ACC Over Redforce Probe The Katutura Rate Payer’s Association's Shaun Gariseb, has accused the Anti-Corruption Commission of delaying the Redforce investigation while swiftly arresting minor offenders. They urge the ACC to send the Windhoek case to the Prosecutor-General and advise residents not to engage with Redforce without proper documentation. In Okahandja, activists are gathering evidence, while in Gobabis, they accuse the ACC of shifting responsibility. Concerns have also been raised over 17 shredded bags […] today3 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Aand Rus Farm Owner Denies Wrongful Dismissal of Longtime Worker Dani Botha, owner of Aand Rus farm, has denied firing 61-year-old Gerson Danab and refuted claims of a dispute between them, as alleged by activist Shaun Gariseb. According to a report by Ketemba Tjipepa for One Africa TV NewsOnOne, Danab was evicted from the farm—located 60 kilometers west of Windhoek—after 41 years of service due to reaching retirement age. Botha told NewsOnOne that he had offered Danad 10 000 as […] today19 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Farmworker Evicted After 41 Years, Sparking Land Justice Outcry A 61-year-old farmworker, Gerson "Gearbox" Sani Danab, has been evicted from Farm Aandrus in the Khomas Region after 41 years of service, sparking outrage over farmworker rights and land dispossession. Activists Shaun Gariseb and Verona !Kharuxas are calling for urgent government intervention as concerns grow over generational labor exploitation and unfair land ownership practices. You can find the extended interview on futuremedia.com.na today17 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Ratepayers Call for Accountability in Local Corruption Investigations Ratepayers from Windhoek, Gobabis, the Right to Shelter organization, and the Okahandja Concerned Group have submitted a petition to the ACC, seeking clarity on investigations into corruption allegations against local authorities. Shaun Gariseb claims that investigations are progressing slowly, and key evidence is being compromised. today28 January, 2025
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 […] today27 January, 2025
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. today27 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Residents to Protest ACC Over Redforce Investigation Delays Windhoek residents are set to demonstrate at the ACC headquarters on January 27, 2025, demanding progress in the three-year-old Redforce contract investigation. Activist Shaun Gariseb condemned the prolonged delay, citing household hardships caused by a faulty billing system. Protestors allege evidence tampering in Gobabis and claim the contract was improperly approved. They vow to intensify actions if their calls for fairness and accountability are ignored. today15 January, 2025
