Thumbs-up for drive against corruption

AN opposition MP on Tuesday applauded Government for its efforts in the fight against corruption, which could undermine the country’s good governance principles.

In her maiden speech in the National Council, the UDF’s Lydia Kavetuna said in order to keep democracy thriving, “we need to count every cent carefully and eliminate any form of corrupt practices”. She was speaking during debate on the Appropriation Bill.”Based on the aforesaid, I hope this Budget will be implemented through to the end, free of all forms of corruptions,” she said.The Councillor for the Rehoboth-Urban West Constituency, Theo Diergaardt (Swapo), called on his National Council colleagues to work together in formulating a strategy to drive the socio-economic growth of the nation.”It is the noble duty and responsibility of all Namibians: politicians, businessmen and -women, the private sector, NGOs and even elders to become the driving force reach the goal of Vision 2030,” said Diergaardt.He said criticising Government would not solve Namibia’s economic problems.”We need to work together.We may differ on issues, but we need to offer constructive alternatives and strive towards economic development and bring changes to people’s lives,” he said.She was speaking during debate on the Appropriation Bill.”Based on the aforesaid, I hope this Budget will be implemented through to the end, free of all forms of corruptions,” she said.The Councillor for the Rehoboth-Urban West Constituency, Theo Diergaardt (Swapo), called on his National Council colleagues to work together in formulating a strategy to drive the socio-economic growth of the nation.”It is the noble duty and responsibility of all Namibians: politicians, businessmen and -women, the private sector, NGOs and even elders to become the driving force reach the goal of Vision 2030,” said Diergaardt.He said criticising Government would not solve Namibia’s economic problems.”We need to work together.We may differ on issues, but we need to offer constructive alternatives and strive towards economic development and bring changes to people’s lives,” he said.