PM's call to treat corruption as treason sparks public outcry against ACC

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare's recent statement in Parliament that corruption is equivalent to treason, resonating with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's earlier pronouncements, has triggered a flood of public reactions, most of which are directed squarely at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and its current ma

Three Arrested in Zambezi Over Fraudulent Drought Food Scheme

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The anti-corruption commission arrested three suspects on Wednesday in the Zambezi Region for their involvement in a fraudulent drought food supply scheme.

On Friday, the Katima Mulilo magistrate's court denied them bail.

Drought food fraud suspects denied bail in Katima Mulilo

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The three suspects arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, in connection with the fraudulent drought food supply scheme – which led to the government paying over N$4.2 million for supplies that were never delivered – were denied bail in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's

IPC Commends Cabinet Downsizing

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The Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for trimming the Cabinet from 21 ministries to 14.

Speaking at the party's 'State of the Nation Address', its leader, Panduleni Itula, said the move will reduce resource wastage and duplication of responsibilities.

ACC opens office in Rundu

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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Namibia officially opened its 5th office countrywide, with the latest being the Rundu Branch in Kavango East.

The Rundu Office will cater to both the Kavango East, West, and Zambezi Regions.

Fighting corruption key to prosperity and economic development

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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.

Two LPM Karasburg councillors arrested

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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested two Landless People's Movement (LPM) councillors and a senior employee of the Karasburg Town Council over alleged graft charges.

ACC Spokesperson Josefina Nghituwamata confirmed the arrests of the trio.

ACC-SA's special investigative unit MoU

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The Anti-Corruption Commission and the Special Investigating Unit of South Africa have agreed to exchange information about corruption, including sector-specific best practices in forensic investigation methodologies and techniques.