Author: Edward Mumbuu (Edward Mumbuu )

Auditor general Junias Kandjeke has given the Opuwo Town Council a disclaimer opinion for its failure to fully account for public resources entrusted to it. 

For the 2021/22 financial year, the northern town of Ongwediva was brushed with an adverse opinion by auditor general Junias Kandjeke.

Responding to New Era’s questions by way of a media release, the Judicial Service Commission explained its decision to assign the Fishrot corruption trial to Zimbabwean-born judge Moses Chinhengo, but did not address the perceived lack of transparency. 

Internal communication reveals a plan by the Namibia Revenue Agency for their Customs and Excise Unit to be declared as essential services. 

From lack of a fixed asset register to incorrect balance brought or unexplained variance amounting to N$1.4 million and N$1.8 million, Tsumeb municipality’s books are in a shambolic state. 

Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi has taken a dig at some local media houses, where media ethics have seemingly been thrown out of the window. 

The appointment of Acting Judge of the High Court Moses Chinhengo and his subsequent assignment to take on the Fishrot trial this week raised eyebrows on the alleged opaque world in which the judiciary operates. 

The Namibian Correctional Service has downplayed forex trader-turned-politician Michael Amushelelo’s near-death experience while under their care. 

In a landmark settlement last week, the Windhoek High Court ordered the removal of eight warehouses at the Ramatex industrial complex in Otjomuise.

The Namibian government should identify and reduce implicit fees associated with obtaining registration and animal movement permits especially for pastoralists, a recent study suggests.