Namibia: Perceptions of 'cancer of corruption' on increase

About one in every three Namibians has experienced corruption in public institutions, while one out of every two citizens knows someone who has fallen victim to the evil practice this year, according to a study commissioned by the Office of the Ombudsman. The 2004 National Integrity Survey reveals that although Namibians are becoming increasingly positive about Government efforts to fight corruption, they still perceive the evil phenomenon to be on the rise.