President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked the newly inaugurated third National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism, APRM, to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in carrying out its mandate.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked the newly inaugurated third National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) with upholding the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in carrying out its mandate.
Deputy Director for Lifelong Learning Herbert Karapo has called on educators in the Kavango West Region to strengthen accountability and consistency in teaching, while congratulating stakeholders for improved academic results.
The president of the Namibian Association of Local Authority Officials (NALAO), Moses Matyayi, says local authorities cannot thrive in uncertainty and political pressure.
Matyayi, who was speaking at the association's annual general meeting, stressed the need for accountability and transparency.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged the importance of supporting the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) but pushed back against the idea that increased funding alone would solve the problem.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to join hands and fight corruption.
In terms of corruption perception, the Transparency International Index ranks Namibia with a score of 58 out of 100 and at position 65 out of 182 countries in 2025, a decline of three points from the previous year.
There are renewed calls for urgent improvements in the distribution of food aid to affected communities in the Zambezi Region, with concerns raised over delays and lack of accountability in the current system.
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo, called for stronger collective accountability in the fight against corruption.
He said such responsibility lies not only with leadership but also with all those involved in key appointments and oversight processes.
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the growing backlog of cases at the Anti-Corruption Commission.
The MPs called for increased funding, stressing that the commission plays a critical role in safeguarding public resources and ensuring accountability.
The National Assembly has passed the Auditor General's office vote with an allocation of N$133 million for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Some MPs however argued that the office requires more finances to capacitate and operate efficiently.
