When an opposition Member attempts to follow public money through parliamentary questions, the executive apparatus and the Speaker's chair should not act as a shield to block the truth. Yesterday, after notice was given for a follow-up question regarding itemised ministerial travel expenses under Question 152, the Speaker ruled that questions seeking an account of public expenditure are entirely out of order until the expenditure has been officially audited. That ruling impos

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) firmly demands the immediate recusal and removal of the Executive Director of the Ministry of Works and Transport from all committees, negotiation panels, and strategic planning bodies concerning Namibia Air. Placing an official previously implicated in severe financial and governance irregularities at the helm of a new state carrier poses an unacceptable risk to public funds. As documented in the independent Deloitte Forensic Investi

A substantive motion was introduced in the National Assembly under Article 51(3) of the Constitution regarding the application of parliamentary standing rules. The motion addresses procedural compliance, impartial application of rules, and the protection of parliamentary processes. Standing Rule 27(2) requires fair and impartial application of rules to ensure the full participation of all elected members. Question Time serves as an essential constitutional mechanism for ove

A recent internal memorandum from the Ministry of Works and Transport reveals that high-level engagements with Ethiopian Airlines were pre-conditioned on surrendering total executive management control. Under the proposed partnership for Namibia Air, foreign executives would occupy key positions, including CEO, CFO, and Heads of Operations and Maintenance. Namibia possesses a rich pool of internationally certified pilots, aviation engineers, corporate finance experts, and o

The announcement by the Transport Commission granting a preliminary Air Operating Licence (AOL) for Namibia Air has been framed as a major milestone. However, the public must not be misled by political rhetoric. An AOL is merely an administrative permit to plan an airline structure; it does not authorise a single aircraft to take off. To operate commercial flights, an entity must secure an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This

The dismissal of five board members at the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) by the Minister of Works and Transport brings the ongoing governance crisis in our transport sector back into sharp focus. While stopping administrative decay is necessary, good governance requires far more than removing individuals, it demands total transparency, procedural fairness, and structural accountability. Namibia’s national airport infrastructure is a critical strategic asset vital to our trad

When senior public officials implicated in serious administrative or financial transgressions are simply transferred or promoted instead of held accountable, the entire system of governance breaks down. From ignored forensic findings at the national airline to documented tender irregularities within civil aviation authorities, the systemic recycling of flagged executives undermines public trust and costs taxpayers millions. While individuals guilty of misconduct are shielded

Is Namibia trading its digital future and resource wealth for foreign "gifts"? The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) notes with deep concern the announcement that the People’s Republic of China has committed a N$245 million (98 million yuan) grant toward a "Smart City" pilot project in Namibia. While the Presidency frames this as a technological milestone, IPC views it as a strategic error that risks our long-term digital sovereignty. To put it in perspective, this gra

Decisions that shape Namibia's economy must always be guided by transparency, accountability, and the public interest. IPC has raised concerns following the Government's decision to suspend the competition safeguards that previously prevented Nasan Energies from sourcing fuel from Vitol. Given the significance of this decision for competition in the fuel sector, it is essential that the public understands how the decision was reached and what measures remain in place to prote

Namibia's removal from the FATF Grey List is a significant achievement that deserves recognition. It reflects the efforts of institutions and professionals who worked diligently to strengthen our country's financial governance framework and restore confidence in Namibia's standing on the international stage. At the same time, this milestone should not mark the end of the conversation. Strong laws and institutions must be matched by consistent implementation, transparency, and

In a healthy constitutional democracy, public institutions must operate under unequivocal standards of transparency, ensuring that public power and strategic industrial assets are clearly insulated from any appearance of conflict. When public documents connect major foreign-owned industrial assets and energy licensing to entities associated with leadership circles, open access to the full official record becomes essential to preserve public trust. The IPC’s approach is not ba