Thursday, 1 May 2025

PANAMA PAPERS

Ballotti considered resigning

By Timo Shihepo and Tracy Tafirenyika | 16 April 2025 Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts, and culture Dino Ballotti allegedly considered resigning from his political position after receiving a lower-than-expected package. The downgrade...

Nandi-Ndaitwah’s ‘stolen moment’

By Eliaser Ndeyanale | 15 April 2025 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inauguration was marred by logistical and diplomatic issues, leading her to allegedly suspect sabotage. The president allegedly told top state officials that the event was sabotaged...

ACC investigated minister Hengari and wife

By Veripuami Kangumine | 13 April 2025 Namiibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has investigated former Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) managing director Zelna Hengari over allegations of awarding tenders to her husband, minister Mac Hengari. Hengari is the...

Cabinet forces ex-Meatco CEO’s return

By Eliaser Ndeyanale | 10 April 2025 Cabinet is reportedly forcing the return of former Meatco chief executive officer (CEO) Mwilima Mushokabanji, who is accused of failing to rescue the state-owned meat entity from financial...

Tainted ministers: President’s ‘informal vetting’ backfires

What you need to Know: President Nandi-Ndaitwah did not use NCIS or police to vet her Cabinet. She relied on informal checks. Swapo’s defence department also denied any role. Her appointees, Esperance Luvindao and Mac Hengari, face...