2022-06-02Edward Mumbuu The Ministry of Public Enterprises or the TransNamib board should consider instituting disciplinary action against employees and executives who failed to meet their performance indicators. View more
2022-06-29Edward Mumbuu The Kunene region appears to be the new political battleground and key target for the country’s two biggest political parties – Swapo and the Popular Democratic Movement. View more
2022-07-01Edward Mumbuu The Bank of Namibia will investigate the business activities of a housing initiative of incarcerated activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and forex trader Michael Amushelelo that promises to deliver affordable housing to Windhoek’s residents. View more
2022-07-04Edward Mumbuu Several lawmakers have criticised the agriculture ministry for its “heartless” decision to extend the veterinary cordon fence 40 kilometres eastwards, leaving inhabitants of Mu’ciku without any market for their livestock and to technically “fend for themselves”. View more
2022-07-04Edward Mumbuu The third Swapo policy conference has laid the foundation for what is expected to be a fiercely contested congress later this year, with the youth highly unlikely to feature anywhere in its top echelons due to the so-called ‘Helmut amendments’. View more
2022-07-05Edward Mumbuu Several young Swapo members between the age of 18 and 35 are demanding a seat at the decision-making table based on competency as opposed to being a mere “yes, man and yes, woman”, through elections or appointment. View more
2022-07-06Edward Mumbuu The ministry of agriculture and land reform has failed to account for at least 474 government vehicles, auditor general Junias Kandjeke has found. View more
2022-07-06Edward Mumbuu Incarcerated social justice activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and forex trader Michael Amushelelo have roped in lawyer Kadhila Amoomo as they seek clarity on the specifics of a pending investigation into their housing scheme by the central bank. View more
2022-07-07Edward Mumbuu The government has collected N$77 million between 2019 and 2021 from renting out buildings, a recent audit report reveals. Through the department of works, under the auspices of the works and transport ministry, which is the custodian of government properties, the State also generated over N$100 000 from leasing parking spaces to various institutions across the country. View more
2022-07-12Edward Mumbuu Media ombudsman John Nakuta has lambasted the mandatory SIM card registration by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, branding it retrogressive in the anti-graft fight, as it will leave whistleblowers exposed. View more
2022-07-13Edward Mumbuu Career spy Tylvas Shilongo’s stint as the Anti-Corruption Commission’s executive director got a boost this month after his contract – which lapses in August – was extended by 24 months. View more
2022-07-13Edward Mumbuu Namibia’s expenditure on Covid-19 related expenses could be corruption-proof as the Anti-Corruption Commission is yet to receive any complaints involving the procurement or handling of funds concerning the pandemic. View more
2022-07-14Edward Mumbuu The Affirmative Repositioning movement has neither taken a resolution or sanctioned any of its deployees to the Windhoek municipality to pass a vote of no confidence in the current management committee. View more
2022-07-15Edward Mumbuu Political analysts have said the failure of the City of Windhoek governing coalition does not only affect residents negatively but also crushes any hope for cooperation on a national level by opposition parties. View more
2022-07-18Edward Mumbuu In recent weeks, the embattled council has staggered from one controversy to another, while residents wait in anticipation for basic services. View more
2022-07-19Edward Mumbuu The Swapo Party Youth League national executive committee resolved to suspend its Kavango West secretary Bonifatius Muronga following allegations that he defrauded his girlfriend of N$92 000 using the name of the ruling party. View more
2022-07-19Edward Mumbuu The Landless People’s Movement says the fact that Windhoek mayor Sade Gawanas received a transport allowance while also using the municipality’s vehicles in violation of the city’s policies speaks to the incompetence of those leading the institution. View more
2022-07-19Edward Mumbuu At least N$148 million paid by the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund to local universities could not be verified, as there is no credible documentary evidence to support the payments. View more
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