Govt in firing line on graft

DTA MP McHenry Venaani yesterday fired a broadside at Swapo MPs and Government, saying it was high time that “State-sponsored corruption” was brought to an end.

Swapo MPs objected, saying the allegations against Government were unfounded and baseless. Venaani said corruption was defined as the use of public office for private gain and should not be tolerated.He cited a case in which former President Sam Nujoma used a Government helicopter for Swapo business, saying this was not in line with Government’s expressed intentions to foster transparency.”Since when are Government helicopters for private hire?” he asked amid interjections by ruling party members.The DTA MP said efforts by Government to justify Nujoma’s use of the helicopter did not hold water.Venaani said corruption was defined as the use of public office for private gain and should not be tolerated.He cited a case in which former President Sam Nujoma used a Government helicopter for Swapo business, saying this was not in line with Government’s expressed intentions to foster transparency.”Since when are Government helicopters for private hire?” he asked amid interjections by ruling party members.The DTA MP said efforts by Government to justify Nujoma’s use of the helicopter did not hold water.