The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has recorded 94 corruption-related cases in the Erongo Region during the 2024-2026 financial years, of which 45 are still under investigation, while 21 are in courts.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete is advocating for a review of policies to ensure that the country and its citizens benefit fairly from their natural resources, rather than relying solely on donations or handouts from the mining sector.