Also known as: ATI Act · ATI Act of 2022
The Namibian editorializes that Information Minister Emma Theofelus should publicly explain her decision to halt recruitment of an information commissioner required under the 2022 Access to Information Act. The editorial argues the office is essential to ensure all Namibians can access government information and hold institutions accountable.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian editorializes that Information Minister Emma Theofelus should publicly explain her decision to halt recruitment of an information commissioner required under the 2022 Access to Information Act. The editorial argues the office is essential to ensure all Namibians can access government information and hold institutions accountable.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Emma Theofelus has halted the recruitment of an information commissioner, citing insufficient stakeholder consultations on the operationalisation of the Access to Information Act. Critics including the IPC and policy experts express concern that the delay is hindering implementation of the transparency law, though budget allocation for 2026/2027 suggests the pause may be temporary.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliament has suspended recruitment for an information commissioner and deputy, further delaying implementation of the 2022 Access to Information Act. No reason has been provided for the halt.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that the proposed petroleum amendment bill, which would shift upstream oil governance to the Office of the President through a new Upstream Petroleum Unit, risks concentrating power and eroding parliamentary oversight, drawing parallels to the Fishrot scandal and recommending instead a specialist regulator outside the Presidency with stronger parliamentary accountability and implementation of existing anti-corruption laws.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that the proposed Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, which would move upstream oil governance from the Ministry of Mines and Energy to the Office of the President, poses constitutional and accountability risks by concentrating discretion outside parliamentary scrutiny and historical safeguards. The author proposes instead creating an independent, specialised upstream regulator outside the Presidency, strengthening conflict-of-interest rules, operationalising dormant accountability laws, and equipping Parliament with resources to oversee the sector.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's incoming information commissioner will earn N$120,000 monthly plus extensive benefits, exceeding the prime minister's estimated salary. The role, created to implement the Access to Information Act and strengthen public procurement transparency, will be filled through a formal recruitment process advertised by parliament.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →