Hertta-Maria Amutenja
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has partnered with the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to launch a nationwide media campaign aimed at educating the public on fighting corruption.
The partnership was formalised on Wednesday during a signing ceremony between ACC acting director general advocate Erna van der Merwe and NBC director general Stanley Similo.
The event was held ahead of African Anti-Corruption Day, observed annually on 11 July.
This year’s theme is “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption”.
Van der Merwe said the campaign will use NBC’s platforms, including radio, television, social media, and billboards, to inform the public about the dangers of corruption and how citizens can play a role in combating it.
The campaign will run from July to October and include 11 radio interviews per month across NBC stations.
“We recognise that informed citizens are our strongest allies in the fight against corruption,” van der Merwe said.
She explained that the initiative is part of the ACC’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and is designed to reach people in remote and underserved communities through consistent public engagement.
The campaign launch comes as Namibia faces another high-profile corruption case.
On Thursday, former Namcor managing director Immanuel Mulunga appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court alongside 12 other accused in a case involving multiple charges under the anti-corruption act and the prevention of organised crime act.
The charges include corruptly accepting gratification, abuse of public office, use of false documents, conspiracy, attempted offences, racketeering, and benefiting from proceeds of unlawful activities.
The individuals charged are Cornelius Petrus Willemse, Jennifer Ndapwopohi Hamukwaya, Olivia Grace Dunasiki, Peter Hango Elindi, Malakia Natangwe Elindi, Lydia Ileniikoye Elindi, and Panduleni Ndibia Hamukwaya.
Companies charged include Enercon Namibia (Pty) Ltd, Onyeka Clearing and Forwarding CC, Parkwood Petroleum Logistics CC, Nyambali Medical Centre CC, and Panduleni Farming CC.
Van der Merwe said the new campaign builds on previous initiatives with NBC, including the 2023 anti-corruption song competition for secondary schools.
It will involve civil society, government agencies, and community leaders.
