ACC arrests five in N$500 million Namcor ‘corruption’ scam
...N$560 million in bogus oil transactions where the parastatal supplied politically connected companies with petroleum products but was never paid for the fuel...
Bribes, black SUVs and a Nigerian billionaire’s ‘unauthorised’ use of Terminal One
A NIGERIAN billionaire’s use of Namibia’s presidential airport terminal has triggered a high-level investigation into alleged bribery and protocol breaches. The authorities have identified Benedict Peters as a person of interest in a case involving bribery and the unauthorised use of the
Radical 2007 ‘gang’ finally with a seat at the table
In 2008 the Swapo Party Youth League was a tough-talking radical force to be reckoned with. As Emma Theofelus entered primary school, the SPYL was actively involved in shaping the national agenda. They visited rural communities and Windhoek’s informal settlements and wondered
Two Cabinet jobs hang in the balance
...President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah doesn’t act or take decisions on the basis of allegations and speculation, but on evidence...
The Administration: A wishlist for the health minister
Health personnel who spoke to The Issue this week describe the ministry as “a sinking ship”.
The Administration: Tracking NNN’s first week at Auasblick
The new administration also announced new reciprocal visa rules for US, UK and other countries who also see us as questionable arrivals...
Debt obligations trump development spending
Government will also have to spend N$13.7 billion in interest payments...
Swapo disowns ‘influencer’ minister appointment process
Luvindao now finds herself exposed, while both Swapo and the government refuse to vouch for her. It is as if she identified, nominated, vetted and appointed herself.
NNN inherits teeming in-tray
The seasoned politician “is inheriting a country in decline”...
Madam President! Will NNN’s new dawn quell Swapo’s 20 year internal strife?
Her first act as the commander in chief appears to have divided opinion within the party; a development she was hoping to avoid.
Mbumba mum on possible Fishrot pardons as final act
Two days before leaving office President Nangolo Mbumba has declined to comment on allegations that he is being pressured to pardon the Fishrot-accused before his retirement.
