An analysis of the depth of corruption in Namibia's political system, with reference to the fishing industry scandal known as 'Fishrot'
This article focuses on how corruption is rooted in Namibia's system of political representation with Fishrot as illustration. Those with political and business connections colluded to facilitate thousands of illegal transactions. One of the main reasons for the depth of Namibian corruption is...
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