Sankwasa’s remarks spark media freedom and accountability concerns
January 27, 2026
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Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa is under fire following alleged xenophobic remarks directed at The Namibian journalist Tracy Tafirenyika after she reported on his unpaid NamWater bill.
Speaking on Desert FM, NMT Foundation executive director Zoe Titus weighs in on the implications for media freedom, accountability, and democratic norms in Namibia.