Members of the National Assembly have called for a stronger fight against corruption.
MPs across the political divide have called for a stronger and more effective Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) during debate on the appointment of the commission’s new leadership.
The National Assembly has unanimously approved President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's nominations of Bryan Eiseb as Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for a five-year term and Advocate Erna Lorraine van der Merwe as Deputy Director-General for a period not exceeding 12 months.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare is expected to table a motion in the National Assembly tomorrow recommending the appointment of the Financial Intelligence Centre Director, Bryan Eiseb, as the next Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi says corruption is an obstacle to socio-economic progress and calls for the need for decisive actions at all levels.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) convened a regional consultative workshop in Otjiwarongo to gather stakeholder input for Namibia’s Third National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan (2026-2030).
ACC Director-General Paulus Noa emphasized the incompatibility of good governance and corruption:
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged the importance of supporting the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) but pushed back against the idea that increased funding alone would solve the problem.
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the growing backlog of cases at the Anti-Corruption Commission.
The MPs called for increased funding, stressing that the commission plays a critical role in safeguarding public resources and ensuring accountability.
A magistrate found the evidence of one accused in the alleged multi-million-dollar Namcor corruption case to be truthful but ordered that she remain behind bars.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has charged the Education Deputy Director for the Erongo Region, Natalia Guriras, and a colleague, Betty Somses, with allegedly providing false information to admit Somses to a teachers’ programme at UNAM.
Guriras and Somses were arrested on Wednesday in Swakopmund.
The Anti-Corruption Commission, in collaboration with Shincheonji Volunteers, prepared young people to become ethical and integrity-driven leaders during a one-day youth summit.
