WINDHOEK Aug. 29 — Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday underscored her administration’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption, urging citizens and leaders to unite in building an inclusive and prosperous society.
Speaking at a dinner with traditional leaders from the country’s Kavango East and West regions in Rundu, Nandi-Ndaitwah said corruption in all its forms has no place in the country’s development path.
Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed that Namibia’s abundant resources must be harnessed effectively and efficiently to uplift the entire population.
“We are too few to be poor. If we harness and utilize our country’s abundant resources effectively and efficiently, we can ensure that prosperity is not a privilege for the few but a reality for all,” she said.
The president also appealed for an end to disputes in families, communities, institutions, and politics, noting that internal divisions hinder progress. Instead, she called for constructive dialogue and collaboration.
Nandi-Ndaitwah also reaffirmed the government’s recognition of traditional authorities as enshrined in the Constitution, highlighting their central role in promoting unity, cultural values, and social stability.
Namibia has in recent years taken steps to strengthen transparency and accountability. While Transparency International ranks the country among the better performers in Africa, challenges remain in addressing perceptions of corruption in public procurement and governance. (Xinhua)
