Transparency

Namibia ranks among top democracies in Sub-Saharan Africa

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Photo by Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images. Namibia is one of the highest-rated countries in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of democratic performance. That is according to the Democracy Perception Index (DPI) 2025. The report, published by Nira Data in partnership with the Alliance of Democracies, surveyed over 111,000 people across 100 countries. Namibia scored an average of 3.17 out of 5, placing it just behind Senegal, which […]

15 May, 2025 27

Namibia

Minister orders review of Katima Mulilo land-for-vehicles deal

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has directed the Katima Mulilo Town Council to immediately review a controversial land-for-vehicles exchange deal, calling the transaction "illegal" and accusing the council of causing financial harm to the state. During an official visit to Katima Mulilo, Sankwasa questioned the valuation process used in the deal, which involved exchanging land, reportedly worth nearly N$30 million—for two Toyota Fortuner vehicles. "The Katima Town Council […]

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Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Lüderitz Mayor Balhao Breaks Silence on Crayfish Festival Dispute

May 2, 2025 | Lüderitz, Namibia Lüderitz Mayor Phillipus Balhao has spoken out about the ongoing controversy surrounding the Crayfish Festival, calling for understanding and transparency as the town council continues its due diligence before making final decisions regarding the event. In a recent statement, Mayor Balhao emphasized that the Lüderitz Town Council has no ill intentions but is simply fulfilling its responsibility to ensure accountability and good governance. "It's […]

2 May, 2025 45

Namibia

Calls for stronger oversight in Sovereign Wealth Fund

WINDHOEK, 13 March – The Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund, launched in May 2022, is making financial progress but concerns over governance and transparency remain. The Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), Graham Hopwood has urged greater clarity on how the fund is managed, particularly in the absence of a finalised bill to regulate it. While the Bank of Namibia has reported an increase in the […]

13 March, 2025 42

South Africa

ATM Condemns Mchunu’s Non-Disclosure of Phala Phala Report in S.A

In S.A, the African Transformation Movement has condemned Mchunu's nondisclosure of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate report on the Phala Phala saga. ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona argues that this move shields president Cyril Ramaphosa from scrutiny, undermines transparency, and raises concerns about the misuse of state resources. He calls for Mchunu to declassify the report immediately to ensure accountability and justice:

6 March, 2025 49

Namibia

Judiciary Rejects Amupanda’s Transparency Claims

The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda regarding a lack of transparency in appointing a second Deputy Judge-President. In a statement, it denounced the misinformation circulating on social media, emphasizing that such claims undermine its integrity and impartiality.Vikitoria Hango is the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary:

26 February, 2025 44

South Africa

BOSA in S.A says Budget Delay Shows Chaos in Unity Government

Build One South Africa says the postponement of Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech on Wednesday, demonstrated the chaos within the government of national unity. The budget was postponed for the first time since 1994 after cabinet members pushed back against a proposed two-percent value-added-tax hike. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says the government has put the economy in jeopardy and transparency and clarity are now needed: Meanwhile, the unprecedented […]

20 February, 2025 75

South Africa

S.A Court Hears Challenge to Political Funding Act

In South Africa, the Western Cape High Court will hear My Vote Counts’ application challenging the constitutionality of the Political Funding Act from today until Wednesday. It believes the Act does not meet its constitutional aims of transparency, openness, and accountability and needs strengthening. ActionSA's spokesperson, Matthew George, says the application brought by My Vote Counts is ill-conceived in its attempt to lower and remove donations and reporting thresholds respectively. […]

17 February, 2025 39

Namibia

Cabinet Approves SWAPO Manifesto Integration into Government Policies

Cabinet has endorsed the incorporation of the Swapo Party manifesto into government policies, with implementation scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025. As One Africa TV NewsOnOne journalist Envaalde Matheus reports, this decision comes amid ongoing court battles over the recent election results. SWAPO Party Youth League's Moses Shikerete told our journalist Envaalde Matheus from One AFrica's NewsOnOne that the party has developed a detailed action plan to ensure the […]

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