Investigation finds at least 35, including many involved in sensitive political issues, hacked in 'staggeringly widespread' use of Israeli-made spyware
Transparency International notes a “troubling picture” in the region as countries struggle with “dysfunctional rule of law, rising authoritarianism, and systemic corruption.”
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.