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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Tjama Tjivikua

Also known as: Tjivikua · Mbahupu Tjivikua · Maj. Gen. (RTD) J. B Tjivikua · J. B Tjivikua · James Tjivikua · Retired Namibia Police Force (NamPol) Major General James Tjivikua

Retired Major General who writes opinion pieces on Namibian genocide reparations and international law matters.

Politics

Namibia's corruption rating falls to worst-ever score

The News

Namibia scored 46/100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, dropping six places to 65th globally and recording its worst-ever performance. A criminal intelligence analyst outlines international anti-corruption policy options—including asset disclosure, whistleblower protection, extractive industry transparency, and fiscal openness—that Namibia could adopt to strengthen enforcement and accountability.

17 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 17 April

  1. Namibia's corruption rating falls to worst-ever score

    Namibia scored 46/100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, dropping six places to 65th globally and recording its worst-ever performance. A criminal intelligence analyst outlines international anti-corruption policy options—including asset disclosure, whistleblower protection, extractive industry transparency, and fiscal openness—that Namibia could adopt to strengthen enforcement and accountability.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Namibia must pursue material and symbolic reparations from Germany

    Retired Major General J. B. Tjivikua argues that Namibia's genocide reparations framework should combine material compensation with symbolic measures, involve victims directly, and be pursued promptly as a legal obligation under international law rather than a voluntary gesture—noting that 11 years of negotiations have yielded no meaningful results.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Dismissed Roads Authority managers allege unfair process

    Three dismissed Roads Authority managers have alleged that CEO Mbahupu Tjivikua interfered in their disciplinary proceedings, changing a recommendation from written warning to dismissal, and that the appeal process violated internal policy timelines and procurement procedures. Their legal representative said the developments point to serious flaws and a lack of fairness and due procedure in the handling of the matter.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

  1. State must protect public prosecutors from rising threats

    According to a criminal intelligence analyst writing in the New Era, Namibia must implement robust security measures and witness protection programs to shield public prosecutors from intimidation and threats linked to organised crime, corruption, and drug trafficking cases. The analyst calls for a specialised threat assessment unit under law enforcement to proactively identify risks, with responsibility for prosecutor safety shared among individual prosecutors, their office, and law enforcement.

    27 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Innovation must strengthen energy access and reduce inequalities – Amutse

    At the opening of the 22nd African Forum for Utility Regulators conference in Swakopmund, Industries Minister Modestus Amutse called on Africa to ensure innovation in energy, water, communications and transport expands access for all rather than widening inequalities. He highlighted Namibia's renewable energy potential, including emerging leadership in green hydrogen, and commitments to inclusive economic growth and regulatory frameworks that attract investment while guaranteeing affordable services.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 March

  1. DNA forensics convict poachers; Namibia advances wildlife protection

    A Zimbabwe court recently secured the world's first conviction of poachers using DNA evidence from an individual lion, demonstrating how genetic analysis can link seized animal parts to specific victims and suspects. Namibia actively uses DNA profiling for wildlife conservation, particularly for rhinos, as part of regional efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking through forensic evidence admissible in court.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 February

  1. Geopolitics complicates Namibia's pursuit of genocide reparations from Germany

    An opinion piece argues that geopolitical tensions—including Germany's support for Israel and Namibia's backing of Palestinian statehood—have hindered negotiations for reparations over the 1904–1908 genocide of Ovaherero and Nama. The author calls for Namibia to strengthen its negotiating position by unifying internally, centering victim communities' voices, and demanding legal recognition and direct reparations.

    23 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Experts call for respect between journalists and security at state events

    Senior police and media figures say journalists covering the President and other high-level events must balance scrutiny with professional conduct and respect for security protocols, while security authorities should establish designated media areas rather than restrict access entirely. Both sides are urged to cooperate through regular dialogue and mutual respect to protect democratic processes without compromising press freedom.

    17 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 30 January

  1. New Lubuta–Sachona road impassable, isolates schools and healthcare

    A newly completed 31-kilometre bitumen road in Zambezi linking villages to the B8 Highway has become impassable due to heavy rains, cutting off residents from schools and healthcare facilities. The road was constructed without culverts or water-passage tunnels despite running through a low-lying floodplain, prompting criticism over design oversight and value for money.

    30 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Roads Authority warns drivers on flood-damaged roads

    Heavy rainfall has damaged road surfaces between Bwabwata National Park and Kongola, and along the route towards Katima Mulilo in Kavango East and Zambezi regions. The Roads Authority is advising drivers to exercise caution and slow down, and says a contractor is already repairing the potholes.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

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