The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has refuted allegations of corruption and inefficiency within the Namibian public service, following claims made by its staff member, Lolo Sylvester Goraseb.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) responded to social justice activist Shaun Gariseb regarding complaints about various irregularities at the Gobabis municipality.
The Executive Director at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says some Namibians believe that corruption is not much of a concern in the country.
Graham Hopwood is now advising locals to assist in preventing corruption from becoming worse.
A researcher at Integrity Namibia, Tileni Monghudi, says people at the grassroots level must first understand what corruption actually means before they can fight it.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has established a new chapter, signaling a new era in the fight against fraud and corruption.
The new chapter intends to strengthen the network of fraud experts, raise awareness about the dangers of fraud, and promote a culture of integrity and accountability.
Corruption remains a serious issue in Namibia, prompting the ongoing implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy, which aims to combat corruption across the country.
Regional bodies, like the Kavango West Regional Forum, play a critical role in monitoring the strategy's effectiveness.
Fighting corruption is a prerequisite for prosperity and economic development.
This was stated by Anti-Corruption Commission Director General Paulus Noa at the Omusati National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan (NACSAP) annual regional forum for 2024, held in the Omusati Region at Outapi.
The corruption case involving senior officials at Zambezi Regional Council has provisionally been withdrawn on instruction by the Office of the Prosecutor General to the Katima Mulilo District Court.
Another legal battle has emerged at the High Court, tied to the infamous Fishrot scandal, as Nigel Van Wyk faces staunch opposition from the Prosecutor General in his attempt to seek review and overturn some charges against him.
Namibia has been warned against the inherent risks associated with developments in the oil and gas sector and the emergence of the green hydrogen sector and to remain vigilant.
