Politically-connected middlemen taking key roles in oil licencing raise concerns over corruption in the coming hydrocarbons bonanza, Namibia looks set to add oil to its cornucopia of mineral resources, including gem diamonds, uranium, and lithium, with the potential to become a major exporter by 2026. The bonanza is already enriching friends of the ruling SWAPO Party and there are fears more of this could be in store.
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Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Dr Panduleni Itula says he will only stand for the presidential election in 2024, but will not feature on his party’s.