… Speaking to The Namibian this week, IPPR research associate Frederico Links said the issue of bypassing the relevant institution is not advisable. …
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… Frederico Links of Action Coalition says it is the government’s prerogative to proactively disclose basic, up-to-date information. …
Govt playing hard to get with oil and gas information- March 2026
… rs due to political instability,” he said.Other panellists said the revenues from oil must be used for the benefit of communities, and not just the political elite.“Natural resource development is a business with significant public impact,” IPPR research associate Frederico Links …
Oversight needed to avoid oil resource curse – IPPR… Speaking at the launch of a new report on Wednesday, IPPR research associate Frederico Links said Namibia’s procurement policies are vulnerable to corruption. …
IPPR says procurement policies are vulnerable to corruption… Institute for Public Policy Research associate Frederico Links says the appointments are key to making the law operational. …
Minister halts commissioner recruitment- February 2026
… actual and predicted budget documents. “This is an astronomical amount for a middle-income country such as Namibia, with high unemployment and poverty levels, to divert to political parties when there are pressing socio-economic needs to be fiscally prioritised,” Frederico Links …
Political parties to hit N$1.6-billion jackpot… curity purposes, but they contradict established human rights practices. “The procedural and substantive powers in Namibia’s cybercrime bill should be subject to clear protections for privacy, freedom of expression, and other human rights,” IPPR research associate Frederico Links …
Cybercrime bill could violate human rights, IPPR warns… Last year during the launch of the 30th edition of the procurement tracker, Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) associate researcher Frederico Links said the appointment of the information commissioner will be a critical step towards the full implementation of the Access …
Information commissioner to pocket N$120 000 p/m- January 2026
… Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) Frederico Links said that the budget cuts are long overdue. …
Budget axe falls on ICT parastatals- December 2025
… SAME PATTERN Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) associate Frederico Links says Nandi-Ndaitwah’s leadership is a repetition of what former presidents, including Hage Geingob and Hifikepunye Pohamba have done in the past. …
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IPPR warns direct government tenders bypass accountability
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The Institute for Public Policy Research has criticized the government's decision to bypass the Central Procurement Board on N$350 million in projects, arguing it creates risks of corruption and waste. The government has directly awarded contracts including a N$140-million sports stadium project to the Roads Contractor Company and other projects to August 26 without public tendering, a practice that lacks transparency and limits competition for local businesses.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 12 April
IPPR warns direct government tenders bypass accountability
The Institute for Public Policy Research has criticized the government's decision to bypass the Central Procurement Board on N$350 million in projects, arguing it creates risks of corruption and waste. The government has directly awarded contracts including a N$140-million sports stadium project to the Roads Contractor Company and other projects to August 26 without public tendering, a practice that lacks transparency and limits competition for local businesses.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 8 April
Government restricted from sharing oil and gas sector information
Civil society organisations have accused the government of lack of transparency on oil and gas information access, with various agencies declining to provide petroleum licence details and citing organisational restructuring. Multiple officials and institutions have refused to respond to inquiries, prompting warnings that withholding critical sector information undermines public trust and the right to know.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 March
Namibia must strengthen governance before oil revenue flows
The Institute for Public Policy Research warns that Namibia faces governance risks as it prepares for oil production, citing lack of transparency in petroleum licensing, insufficient beneficial ownership disclosure, and weak local content oversight as key areas needing reform before the expected investment decisions from TotalEnergies and Mopane projects. Addressing these challenges through the Access to Information Act and digital transparency could help Namibia avoid the "resource curse" while ensuring oil revenues benefit communities rather than political elites.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 March
IPPR warns preferential procurement vulnerable to corruption
The Institute for Public Policy Research warns that Namibia's preferential procurement policy risks abuse without greater transparency and accountability measures. The IPPR calls for data collection on preference-based contracts and stricter compliance, citing poor submission rates of procurement plans by public entities.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 10 March
Minister halts information commissioner recruitment for stakeholder consultation
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 →
Wednesday 25 February
Political parties to receive N$1.6 billion state funding over decade
According to IPPR research, Namibian political parties are projected to receive N$1.6 billion in state funding between 2020 and 2030, an amount the institute describes as disproportionate given the country's unemployment and poverty. The IPPR's report on political finance transparency calls for greater disclosure requirements and stronger regulations to prevent external interference in elections before the next polls.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 24 February
IPPR warns proposed cybercrime bill risks human rights violations
The Institute for Public Policy Research has submitted concerns to the government that the proposed cybercrime bill, currently undergoing stakeholder consultation, contains provisions that could infringe on privacy, freedom of expression, and expand surveillance beyond constitutional limits. The IPPR warns that the bill's language on digital surveillance, investigator access to electronic data, and the vague concept of "public interest" could negatively affect journalists, IT professionals, researchers, and civil society.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 February
Information commissioner salary set at N$1.4 million annually
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 →
Thursday 29 January
ICT parastatals face three-year budget cuts of three percent annually
Information Minister Emma Theofelus announced that parastatals under the information ministry will have their subsidies reduced by 3% annually for the next three years, with government expecting them to develop alternative revenue streams and achieve greater financial independence while still meeting public service mandates.
29 January 2026 · New Era →