Stefanus Nashama Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, McHenry Venaani claims that pervasive corruption and graft in the Swapo-led government have allowed the presence of cartel rings in Namibia that are killing and poaching wildlife in the country, especially rhinos. Venaani who leads the official opposition party, indicated that his party is disturbed by the number...
December 26, 2024
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Oshana leadership urged to refrain from corrupt practices
Oshana Governor Elia Irimari is urging the regional leadership to work together and refrain from corrupt practices. Irimari addressed stakeholders in development at an engagement held at the Leo Shoopala Hall in Oshakati. Irimari advised stakeholders to refrain from tendencies that could derail development or service delivery. “Let us all reaffirm our commitment to a...
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Senegal star blasts ‘corrupt CAF’ after exit
Senegal winger Krepin Diatta claims their elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations in a penalty shoot-out to Ivory Coast was due to the “corrupt” Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Lions of Terranga’s attempts to defend their Afcon title ended in failure after Aliou Cissé’s side were knocked out by hosts Ivory Coast at...
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Education Ministry vows to flush out corrupt elements
The Education, Arts, and Culture Ministry is looking at the possibility of returning to the three-semester system. The Education Ministry had introduced two semesters in 2021 due to COVID-19 to ensure pupils safety. Although the move was made in the best interest of learners, it also came with public complaints. The Education Ministry’s Executive Director,...
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Swapo threatens to deal with corrupt elements next year
Uahekua Herunga, the deputy secretary general of Swapo, says the party will decisively deal with those accused of corruption come 2024. Swapo will be contesting in the forthcoming elections while still struggling to deal with the dent of corruption caused by former ministers Sacky Shanghala and Bernhard Esau. Shanghala and Esau have been charged in...
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Nandi-Ndaitwah lashes out at ‘corrupt’ Swapo members
SWAPO vice-president and minister of international relations and cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed her utter disappointment in senior officials of the Oshana Regional Council after alleged corrupt activities were unearthed by the party’s leadership in the region. Nandi-Ndatiwah said “serious corruption” was discovered within the regional council after some officials tried to sabotage and pocket...
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MME officials warned against corrupt intentions
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has warned officials in the ministry against unethical and corrupt intentions to advance personal agendas. “Of concern are complaints of unethical behaviour among some Ministry officials, including favouritism towards friends and bribery allegations during the application process. Appropriate action will be taken against officials found guilty of...