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The corruption case involving senior officials at Zambezi Regional Council has provisionally been withdrawn on instruction by the Office of the Prosecutor General to the Katima Mulilo District Court.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.
Bribery and theft of assets from the government are among the corrupt acts that need to be addressed in Namibia and Botswana.
The Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor believes corruption in the fishing industry will continue if the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act is not amended.
Tegako Donatus is adamant that the current fisheries law gave birth to the biggest corruption scandal in the country.
The Executive Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says one of the key weaknesses in fighting corruption is the lack of ownership by institutions to implement recommendations after a corruption risk assessment was carried out by the corruption buster.
Speaking at the ACC Song Competition, Erongo Governor Neville Andre says corruption has, for far too long, cost Namibia both economically and socially and eroded trust.
The Junior Consultant at the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID), Ayaka Abrahams, has highlighted the role civil society plays in aiding the government in the fight against corruption in Namibia.
Abrahams said this at the launch of the Anti-Corruption Song Competition.
