Audit questions justice ministry’s N$7.2m vehicle purchases

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations says prolonged funding constraints led to procurement irregularities involving more than N$30 million in vehicle spending, flagged in an audit. This follows auditor general Junias Kandjeke’s report for 2024/25, which exposed serious procurement and asset management irregularities within the ministry. According to the audit, the ministry paid N$1.9 million for three Toyota Hilux double-cab vehicles on 20 March 2025, even though delivery was scheduled for April and May. The payment was processed without treasury authorisation and the purchase order lacked the accounting officer’s signature. In another transaction, the ministry accepted eight Toyota Urban