Kaipaherue Kandjii The country’s anti-graft watchdog is probing a raft of corruption, nepotism and abuse of power allegations against Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (NUST) vice-chancellor Erold Naomab. Naomab faces a myriad of alleged crimes during his stint which amongst others include, nepotism, corruption and abuse of credit cards entrusted to him by his...
December 27, 2024
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SA probes claim Ramaphosa’s speech written by chatbot
THE South African presidency is investigating whether parts of president Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech last week were written using the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT, local media report. It follows claims online that a section of the speech delivered last week at an education forum by the president did not come from the president or his...
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BMW probes Morocco labour, environment issues
German carmaker BMW on Sunday said it is seeking clarity on operations at a Moroccan cobalt mine, following a newspaper report citing irregularities that breach labour and environmental laws. BMW has contacted local supplier Managem with a range of queries and requested additional information, a spokesperson for the company told Reuters. “If there is any...
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FTX probes if millions payed out to stars is be reversed
FTX Group is looking into the possibility of reclaiming millions of dollars paid to celebrities and sports teams who promoted its crypto platform before it collapsed. The Guardian reports that financial advisors hired by FTX are exploring if these payments can be recovered in Chapter 11 proceedings. The crypto platform had paid around $4.9 million...
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Unam probes fire that gutted home of deceased lecturer
The University of Namibia (Unam) has committed to investigate the fire incident that broke out at the late Ekning Shaanika’s house, Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho said. The late Shaanika was a lecturer at Unam’s Hifikepunye Pohamba campus at Ongwediva. She took her own life last month on campus. Her campus-based accommodation was gutted by fire...
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Namcor probes botched N$60m military oil dea
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) is investigating transactions totalling about N$300 million involving a private company that supplies fuel and infrastructure to the military. The latest investigation is part of the ongoing power struggle between suspended Namcor managing director Immanuel Mulunga and Namcor’s board of directors, who seem to have lined up ammunition...