Anatomy of a Bribe | Al Jazeera Investigations

Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit secretly films officials in Namibia demanding cash in exchange for political favours. It’s a story of how foreign companies plunder Africa’s natural resources. Using confidential documents provided to Al Jazeera by Wikileaks, . “Anatomy of a Bribe” exposes the government ministers and public officials willing to sell off Namibia’s assets in return for millions of dollars in bribes. Al Jazeera journalists spent three months undercover posing as foreign investors looking to exploit the lucrative Namibian fishing Industry. The country’s Minister of Fisheries is shown willing to use a front company to accept a $200,000 ‘donation’. Exclusive testimony from a whistleblower who worked for Iceland’s largest fishing company reveals that his employers instructed him to bribe ministers and even the president in return for fishing rights worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
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[@amania9254]

This is REAL JOURNALISM which is highly needed these days, so much love and respect to Al Jazeera, especially to its investigation team/department. Loved it. Looking forward to seeing more of investigations in every government.

[@ndafaalma9169]

No mercy for this guys they had eaten enough is enough.

[@houseslosttribe1351]

Yes I Concur 🤓Always Noice 👍 👊 Thus is Real Journalism ; the US State Dept Controls Most World Press ; beware the 4th & 5th estate's Kudos to the Investigative team & those witnesses who Spoke up .

[@paullutonja5904]

And not only Namibia, probably they should follow_the_money of all African gov's. officials

[@Blacktolite]

@@houseslosttribe1351 you're absolutely right it's called the forth branch of the government

[@lawrenceileso2583]

​@@ndafaalma9169 a bin

[@tomastulongaenkali9897]

Thank you Al Jazeera. Continue opening our eyes in Namibia, Africa and the whole world. We couldn't have achieved to this without you, wikileaks and The Namibia.

[@tfranks8141]

Your eyes should have been open long time ago. This is not new. The youth should demand resignation/ suspension of any member of parliament. They should be replace with a younger member.

[@oligultonn]

It is not only that they are exposing the fishing industry in Iceland. They are also robbing us of our fish. We have a Quota which is distributed and can be bought from other companies/people who own a quota. This has created massive corruption within the Icelandic government and it shows as the current minister of fisheries is linked to Samherji. He is the former mayor of Akureyri which is the largest seaport on the northern coast. While he was mayor he gave a tons of favours to Samherji while he was mayor. Iceland is just as corrupt as Namibia and a lot of shady stuff goes down here.

[@oligultonn]

It is not only that they are exposing the fishing industry in Iceland. They are also robbing us of our fish. We have a Quota which is distributed and can be bought from other companies/people who own a quota. This has created massive corruption within the Icelandic government and it shows as the current minister of fisheries is linked to Samherji. He is the former mayor of Akureyri which is the largest seaport on the northern coast. While he was mayor he gave a tons of favours to Samherji while he was mayor. Iceland is just as corrupt as Namibia and a lot of shady stuff goes down here.

[@oligultonn]

Iceland was also s colony like Namibia and we were robbed of our resources by Denmark like Namibia was robbed by Germany and Britain. This is very embarrassing for me as I'm a huge anti-imperialist but then the Samherji dickheads are just as bad as the British and other colonial powers. I feel for Namibians who do not see any of the money being made in the country because I have experienced the same thing here in Iceland. Although I'm not saying that Icelanders live in a lot of poverty. Some do but a majority get by and always have food on their table. Namibia is even more exploited than Iceland ever has. Your wealthy are literal thieves stealing from the regular Namibian and keeping him in poverty.

[@tfranks8141]

Thank you for the information. I have read a couple years ago about good governance there. Some acquaintances would like to immigrate to Iceland. Well, this is an eye opener. So you are also combating crime. Corruption is a global problem.

[@arnijonsson8651]

On behalf of the rest of Iceland, I would like to apologize to Namibia for this scandal. This was of course just this one company (that we know of) but I would still like to apologize.

[@monklast9752]

I don't except your ridiculous advance.

[@garamabe6891]

The ones to be blamed are the investors from Iceland and the politicians in Namibia. Ordinary Namibians and ordinary Iceland citizens can only put pressure to arrest these corrupted people in their respective countries

[@MM-np4md]

Africans like to blame 'the West' for corruption problems but I'm probably seeing more proactive investigation, exposure and shaming of corruption by westerners than Africans

[@yossxxTraore]

Listen you have nothing to apologize for. We Africans need to understand that no one will look for our best interest for us. We have no sense of responsibility. All we do is complain about how the Western world takes advantage of us. Meanwhile our so called leaders are corrupted to the bones. And the stupidity of some population blindly following those leaders because they are from the same tribe makes me feel like sometimes we deserve all the abuse taking place there

[@mohamedsaid5742]

No offence to iceland that is how you get rich

[@amukenamosescrespo3749]

My wish is that we had more people like you Stefansson, what you had done for the Namibian people and the world at large, can not be praised and appreciated enough. You took a stand and a decision that rarely 95% of the people would take, you put your life on the line; all to save the people from the dilapidated experience that these ruthless politicians who claim to do good for the people were putting us through. I hope one day you'll get your deserving reward for such works you had done. In you, many people were able to retain their works and take care of their families. What you have done is really generous and gracious, I really wish you well and hope that you'll achieve the best health status that you can have. I as well wish you well and hope that you'll continue at all costs to do what's right and ethical. Thank you isn't even enough to appreciate your efforts so I'll just no say it. Be well and do get better as well.

[@HelenKN]

Johannes did more justice for Namibia then our own people. Thank you Johannes!

[@tfranks8141]

The failure of the Namibian government reflect those who have put them in power what about making Johannes the deputy or director of fisheries in Namibia. The man is ready to go to jail when need be!

[@oligultonn]

T Franks yes Jóhannes should be put on trial as he admits that he bribed government officials. He is brave for coming out with his story but he is also a criminal.

[@cleanup7773]

@@tfranks8141 So you're implying that Johannes get the job, suggesting that there is no Afrikan with Integrity to do the job, I hope not.

[@cathykirby6617]

Why did it takes him this long to exposed the issue. They have all benefited in my opinion they all together steals from the people of Namibia.. This black leaders/people shame on you. No wonder the rest of the world looked down on black people. Learn from this black country people. This is wrong. You will be happy to be wealthy with the stolen wealth but for how long? God is watching every step you made. Your past will catch up on you. Be honest black people to your nation and your people. Thank you

[@bentoefrem1993]

@@tfranks8141 Agreed!!!

[@loidevenaciu1967]

One girl there, one girl here and one girl there....eto this Minister has no shame😭💔😂😂😂😂

[@krgkrmb]

14000 sies.

[@albertinajudithshiwomwenyo2113]

Kandenge this minister is trash 🗑🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@krgkrmb]

ironicaly now they are other guy's girls in prison.

[@c.g.m3644]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gabriel_MATEUS87]

Imagine

[@dkstore7301]

This is exactly what is happening in African countries. Salute you from Kenya.

[@farouqgithenya33]

i cant recover from the names of the fellaz hatukulipi..

[@ericnjoka5362]

@@farouqgithenya33 this had me falling off the chair

[@husseinhussein466]

Wafanye documentary in Kenya, watashangaa....

[@husseinhussein466]

@@farouqgithenya33 hawalipi😂😂😂

[@mnjustice3043]

In Kenya this is a pinch of salt to the ocean

[@nananana2980]

This is happening everywhere in Africa.. 🤦🏾‍♂️ smh ... reason why we’re still poor people

[@chukwuemerie]

@@wisemikky WELL SAID BUT WHO INITIATES THE BRIBE.

[@wisemikky]

@@chukwuemerie if they initiate it, must we fall for it at the expense our of fellow countrymen?

[@lehlohonolometoa4226]

😂🤣😂🤣 My point exactly and I'm thinking of all our industries I imagine what's happening with our Diamonds our Gold and the list goes on mare I guess we got to wake up at some pond and hold pool accountable 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@monklast9752]

Humanity is poor.

[@kristaaraes9456]

I cannot believe my ears ,billions,???

[@ujandjaveii3141]

God bless Johannes for coming out with the truth at such high risk

[@lydiandapewaangala9420]

And who is this Johannes?

[@B.spiritual]

@@lydiandapewaangala9420 He worked for Samherji fishing company that was bribing the officals

[@binnipokus3648]

@@lydiandapewaangala9420 watch this video and u might find out :)

[@ghostdna8155]

It actually looks like a false operator sting using fraudulent paperwork using the sanction technique. can't take american money if you have sanctions on you. looks like the investor walked off with a fishing deal and there was never money involved. you can't get paid if the account is frozen due to sanctions so there was never a deal. the people are in jail over currency. but if you were a quick thing, you would of picked that up;)

[@wilbardnchansewilbard9225]

Johannes was a member and after was not getting something. It's clear

[@iswhatitis4040]

No one comes close to Al Jazeera documentaries .. they are on another level

[@tw3ist]

Exactly!!!

[@godfreymiles7066]

Oh Africa! This is so sad! With all our natural resources and endowments, Greedy-selfish Leaders have impoverished us. God Help us.

[@ozondjombo]

Brilliant

[@Haukurmarr]

Don Brasco yeah the narrator cant even say Samherji....

[@deathlarsen7502]

Hardly fanboy. Stop being so dramatic. Give me a break. Even vice has a good docu here and there

[@amakabeibe]

“Can you increase it to 200K?” I’m ashamed!

[@MM-np4md]

He wants a new land cruiser V8

[@belaynehbekele2659]

@@MM-np4md as most African officials V8 is the dream.

[@MM-np4md]

@@belaynehbekele2659 African minister starter pack

[@charlesbabu5845]

@@MM-np4md haha very true

[@plutus205]

just round it up... ballers

[@queenanies2955]

Shout out to Jòhannes stefànsson! He is a true HERO. He has a kind heart

[@bentoefrem1993]

True!!!

[@teofeluskamati9914]

Poor Esau, betraying the nation for a dual sim IPhone from China😄😀

[@charlessombo144]

What a shame 🤣🤣

[@lorenzomedia959]

Well iPhone's are manufactured in China

[@yahyamayow4697]

😂😂

[@lorenzomedia959]

The lack of information namibians have baffles me sometimes, I don't blame them because the elite are behind keeping the masses in the dark so they can loot, it took outsiders to expose the corrupt officials,

[@aaronoluoch4510]

Disgusting

[@magdalenandemuinda1829]

Esau vakwetu💔"one girl there one here" 😂😂😂 what if those girls were his daughters?

[@RosaliaShiweva]

Magdalena ndemuinda 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lydiamughadi1303]

Bundle of thanks to AL Jazeera media and Mr. Johannes you a HERO. The little population of Namibia is dying of poverty and we need this information in local languages for all people in the country to know who are they.

[@reginaldjonkers2541]

This video is breaking my heart soul and everything in me we as fishermen work hard to see how powerful people rob our resources.💔

[@MshashoNA]

The Minister ordered one girl for his son in-law too. Such a generous man!!

[@gantaalg4035]

He know how to party. I like the Minister. Some will buy cattle and goats...but Minister Esau. Wow! He said he once paid 14k for hostess Bar to get them many Girls.

[@brothercaleb]

😂

[@natashadavids3587]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@beyourself2444]

He thinks he lives in a Nigerian movie… lol

[@glenissmith6069]

Lol

[@juliusbeetro825]

Come investigate our 2019 elections too.

[@evamagano3325]

Please

[@monicaiyambo9619]

Please

[@sebbynaimbangu3945]

😂😂😂😂 who can tag the wife

[@albertinaarthur6230]

Please

[@joeindongo5870]

Its true

[@hayohayo2392]

Any Namibian's here? Al Jazeera is doing good job investigating those culprits.

[@shimMakepeace]

Journalism at it's finest form. Bringing the truth and justice to the people.

[@katutaetoo7931]

Good Job. Al Jazeera. Corruption in my Country is making our Country to look poor while we got all the Natural resources to make us a stable Country. Can you also Investigate ECN on how did they come up with the Election results which just took place recently.

[@albertinaarthur6230]

Volume plz

[@revdrbentoefremteenage3229]

Very true!!!!

[@abukarihikima1435]

Rev Dr: Bento Efrem Teenage

[@bathsalt79]

this is very sad, politicians cannibalise its own people. whenever i see fruits from africa, i will buy. africa has rich soil to grow produce the way mother nature intended. i imagine the farmers, toil day in and out in the farms to make ends meet and I recall seeing a documentary that they were so proud of their produce. i hope they don't succumb to western farming like GMO and use of toxic pesticide. I'm sad knowing lots of profit from exports doesn't pay then fairly. The world that we live in, sigh....

[@thomasshaanika6838]

Eish. These dudes deserve to be behind bars‼️

[@natureboy9339]

On behalf of all africans,thank you Al Jazeera. Please do more of this on our continent. We need to stop this exploitation of africa now. Again,thank u.

[@mikedh1791]

Watched this over 5 times now, feels like watching a movie that just made its way into the cinema.

[@kevinblvck494]

🤝

[@og0567]

Without these evidence the corrupt state of Namibia will never convict these criminals, as the whole state apparatus is conflicted one way or the other.

[@panduleni9578]

It’s finally front page news.🤘🏾

[@hofniamwaalwa3724]

Sacky Shanghala was cornered so badly that his reasoning became pure comedy 😂😂

[@katrinahtenjah9460]

luckily, he had a glass of water,.he was gonna pass out. straight

[@bostongalden1171]

Right?!!!

[@pandereepuriza4011]

He thinks he's smarter than everyone

[@kuikamau4442]

African leaders are killing us

[@davidfrimpong1531]

@@kuikamau4442 African people are complicit in their own "murder". Last I heard they keep voting for this corrupt govt...

[@victorianghishidimbwa1062]

Whatever you're doing in darkness will always comes to light. . God will expose you at the right time🙏 Thank you Stephenson

[@LorenzoWake]

Fearless, fearless reporting. A standing ovation from me for the AJ Investigations team!

[@sandroofficial8094]

Thank you Gwen Lister and The Namibian

[@pethimbo]

why you thanking her?

[@sandroofficial8094]

How did you come across this video ?

[@pethimbo]

@@sandroofficial8094 whatsapp message from a friend and youtube.

[@JyzYorkeManifestKidd]

@@pethimbo Gwen Lister is a legend.

[@mashazimahoto8266]

Wikileaks and Johannes Stefenson, thank you very much. God bless you!

[@julianbeukes701]

I am so thankful for Al Jazeera who went undercover to expose this guys millions of Namibians and fisher men had suffered because of this i Salute you WELL DONE!!!!!!!!

[@walvisbayvlogs8360]

Those guys will never forget that name johaness 😂

[@walternaunyango8153]

We were sold for an iPhone a black one even.....😂😂😂😂

[@alushem.ngabriel1275]

not just any iphone, one that takes double sim cards!

[@liinasilvanus9145]

😂😂😂 his favorite color blacks, Esau for iPhone

[@johntsauseb958]

He even had doubt's about his favorite color. Gave it a good thought.

[@naomisilva9962]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SakariAmadhila]

😭😭😭😭

[@inotila28]

Yas. Thank you Aljazeera

[@lewellynjnr.tjakaurua177]

Thank you 🙏🏽 very much Aljezira and a big thank you to Johannes.. The world needs more people like you.

[@Cr8wnroyal]

Embarrassing 😭 In Nigeria the Minister will just scream "off the mic!", and the interview is over. 😂

[@SylvieSij2506]

Al Jazeera on behalf of Namibia. THANK YOU👏🏾👏🏾

[@sanamokni6661]

chad

[@123mecke]

Please if only this can be translated in local languages and broadcast on radios, our people deep in villages have no access to Televisions and they deserve to know what's happening. Edit.. Thank you for all the likes and comments.

[@gracendapandula1815]

Very true our old people need to hear this

[@thambietoromba-meroro6081]

Aretha Victor I fully agree with this,because they are the once that keep on voting Swapo cos of lack of knowledge...they need to know of this😩

[@lmwesigwa]

I fully agree. The media in Namibia ought to run with this. The discussion needs to keep going.

[@pichunakichuna2111]

U are very Right

[@christineminders5705]

This was translated into Oshiwambo and played on Omulunga Radio.. It will play again on Omulunga radio on the 24th of Jan at 20:15 and on the 26th of Jan at 06:15.

[@eliapaulus]

We ordinary people without connections will never get fishing quotas.

[@horstholztrager4965]

This documentary should receive a reward for investigative journalism and for highlighting a serious issue in most Southern African countries. Rotten morals and ethics by so called ex "liberation movements" that purported to take care of the countries they took over. The levels of corruption are ruining these countries.

[@prettisibbs2176]

You mean rotten morals also by the west who pay these bribes. The western countries seem to be even more rotten themselves

[@dragonthese]

First 51 minute KZbin video I have watched without skipping.

[@panduleni9578]

“I am for sure at risk of going to jail. If that is the cost I have to pay to expose this, I have long time ago come to terms with that”. Bring them all down with you Johannes.

[@MelissaHasAmnesia]

That is what true growth looks like.

[@panduleni9578]

petrichoree Indeed

[@tunaiipinge2451]

@@panduleni9578 is it your uncle?

[@panduleni9578]

tuna iipinge 🤣🤣🤣 yes he is.

[@sphalush8261]

thank you Al Jazeera, Africa's growth is slow because of such individuals and these corrupt foreign companies we need more such victories in fighting corruption

[@eugenemudavanhu855]

You are becoming my Favourite Media Channel, Al Jazeera! Forward with the Unbiased Journalism. You are the world's game changers! Definitely subscribe and recommend you!

[@teklandoroma3684]

".. Round it off to 200" 😅 from 170 to 200.. The greed!

[@ndafapawa8496]

The round it of made me laugh. Too greedy.

[@tresiashinana7931]

I am so happy that white man come out because they he notice is corruption really well done thanx for blowing the whistle

[@lukaskuume5474]

"The moment you speak about it, is the moment you're close to your grave yard in all ways"

[@lahjanashilundo9608]

God bless Johannes for the truth❤

[@the90-daychallenge88]

"I have no recollection"😂😂😂😂

[@bastibraune]

This should have been published before the election.

[@dominique4094]

No really urghh😏

[@wellemauala2163]

They rigged the election.

[@vilhokalimbo2121]

Yes it supposed to be released before election

[@isandragabrielasimbo956]

Very true, why did they wait

[@pietrojenkins6901]

So Al Jazeera is biased and corrupt too?

[@standforjustice8799]

This documentary surely deserves awards.

[@staffordgeduld7470]

Totally agreed

[@victoriahaifete5367]

True

[@bent.7396]

Agree

[@FutballFocusTV]

thank you Aljazeera this why you are the best news cover , you go where others can't dare to go

[@fathisaidomar]

One of the reasons why I love Aljazeera. Thorough investigation and collaboration with others.

[@ervinkahorere849]

Finally. Thank you Al Jazeera.

[@viviannou-gawaseb1504]

He literally spoke it into existence. “Front page news”💀

[@jce1392]

Eish karma ne

[@querathegoat40]

Awe hage, caught you in 4k

[@Smartbot64]

😂😂😂😂

[@MM-np4md]

The reaction of the minister when he's asked about the Icelandic company is priceless 🤣🤣🤣

[@ndarapaul4817]

Thanks for the whistle blower Mr Johannes Stefsan.

[@mudassirqamar7904]

That whistle blower is great..👍👌

[@ashrafuluzzal9058]

wow! what an investigation it is!! this type of investigation should carry out in every corrupted countries.. people will bless u ...

[@bendrixtabu4108]

Amazing journalism. This is the modus operandi of corruption in Africa (country after country) with heartless politicians. Johannes, thank you for exposing this corruption. You are a brave man, and a good man. I hope Namibia recovers everything left of what these corrupt fellows have stolen from Namibians, and I hope they pay a very heavy price for their actions. Aljazeera, thank you very much. The sky is your limit.

[@nhlamulomlambo7001]

Aljazeera is top tier news. Thank you from South Africa, ask your headquarters to increase budget on these kinds of investigations

[@eddylikando5529]

This documentary is 🔥🔥🔥, the minister was on rampage.

[@heinrichnel727]

Thank you Aljazeera, you exposed a little a bit of what's truly happening here and made many who were naïve somewhat regretful on their naïveté. Hopefully the reelected head of state wont oversee his duties and he will now be in fear of a watchful nation not only locally but by major news groups like yourselves ready to expose all their corrupt endeavors.

[@geezalee1677]

Fantastic journalism, thanks to Al Jazeera. I'm now going to 'invest' in a device that let me watch Al Jazeera on TV rather than online.

[@victoropira8008]

This is one heck of a documentary, it makes me feel proud to be a journalist. 👏🏽🤝🏾

[@vanauises129]

As a Namibian am truly embarrassed that we made it this far with our corruption! By the way this is nothing compared to what is still not exposed!

[@B.spiritual]

And I as Icelandic am ashamed of these Icelandic business men who roped Namibia of there fish.

[@vanauises129]

Missbenster 😭 we’ve lost soooooo much..check recent news articles about the employment situation in our country Our people are committing suicide due to loss of jobs, kids starving, families devastated It’s horrible!

[@lorettadavis6944]

I can believe that. Greed is strong.

[@chriskruger5151]

Same on the other side of the border in South Africa

[@beverns]

Come to the United States and look at our political corruption. You'll sleep better at night. Corruption in Namibia, as viewed in this documentary, has been made to make Africa look like one big corrupt continent. It's nothing compared to what's going on in the West. The West has corrupted the rest of the world.

[@penoletufamilyfarm3334]

Now I understand the meaning of "We have all the money" by Sophia Shaningwa

[@theoamutenya7468]

You know,we have all the money,Nonses

[@justyndeshipewa9507]

And Swapo does not finish its money.. tah.. Mee Sophia sorry

[@loideshilinge9876]

Me too 😭😭

[@ratjiraruekazohua9573]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@victoriahaifete2380]

Explain please

[@teryimaadi9223]

Wow. Great journalism exposing these very greedy and corrupt people. I'm so ashamed of the graft that goes in high and low places in Africa and the rest of the world. Once again, well done, Al Jazeera.

[@munakisirantete2455]

If Africa as a whole had this kind of jounalism, Africa would have been a very better continent. Africa has enough resources that wouldn't even need Africans to go to other continents. Corruption by some politicians is a very destructive demon. May God restore and bless Africa.

[@Kingslayer_20]

something namibian authourities were never able to investigate thank u foreign investigators

[@tweyatuyoleni439]

Don't question their ability, question their willingness to investigate.

[@byamungu6024]

These experts journalists should Come even to Congo. We are about to die with corruption In educated African's mind who are not able to learn from Toma Sankara ,Kwame of Ghana ....

[@Kashis_Corner]

I feel like I'm watching a movie

[@jonsam556]

Am fuming..am angry..am sad!😥😥. A few people sling our destiny for a few luxuries.

[@helenaiipito9868]

Shuuu so good manh

[@Gynaa]

slack jawed 😲😰😰

[@pietrojenkins6901]

I thought Namibia is always cited as one of the least corrupt and well run countries?

[@florenceindongo]

So true it feels like a movie ,sadly we are in the movie

[@pheasanthillstud]

The best investigating journalism . Thank you for the unbiased and accurate program. I hope those criminals end up in jail.

[@witwolfdebruin]

Well Done Al Jazeera for making this open to the world Good Job Done !

[@sonjashoombe487]

Village people in Namibia who are languishing in poverty and just voted for this corrupted guys need to see this.

[@destinynetope7396]

I think all the other people that disliked this video are the family members of the fishrot and swapo people

[@lynettetilo3342]

True 😂😂

[@shekumen]

And what's there to dislike at all? I mean it took an outside force that isnt biased to expose them and they still dislike it, smh

[@mashazimahoto8266]

You are correct. Those are the indirect beneficiaries of the Maasbanker Boys.

[@albertinaarthur6230]

True

[@hensontuelihaka9958]

Seriously why would you dislike the facts

[@alexanderklepach7728]

I would like to thank Al Jazeera group for doing such a great investigation, this is an example of how a lot of business is conducted in Namibia and the rest of the world. While stating that the government is for the people you will evidently see that many officials befit from similar activities., one can visually also see that these "Sharks" are becoming richer while the majority of people that supported these individuals are drowning more into poverty. This video will definitely educate a lot of people in Namibia, Africa and the world.

[@nahidx]

Lmao when it took almost 5 seconds for him to say his favourite colour. 13:49

[@hicksyhecta]

that is how an investigation is made.

[@rebeccakamanda7079]

I am so disgusted by them all. Stealing from your own 😠

[@PP-vf1kx]

Once in office,money from anywhere are fair game

[@tripleceven]

Thats the norm everywhere in Africa

[@ABEL13ize]

@@tripleceven not everywhere

[@annoloki]

They're not "their own". People who think it's okay to steal, especially from the most needy and vulnerable, think it's okay to steal... it makes no difference what country they or their victims were born in. Being born in the same country as other people doesn't mean you're all one team. Haven't most people who have ever hurt you been from the same country? Unless you migrated at an early enough age, haven't most people who've hurt you been "your own"?

[@tripleceven]

@@ABEL13ize tell me an African country without corruption?

[@WAAA51]

We are about to enter 2020. It is time for Africa and it’s people to step up from this rotten corruption.

[@revdrbentoefremteenage3229]

@Alex,Vry true!!!!

[@EAT-TOM]

how African goverment is the most corrupt

[@malcolmsaysomethinggreatka2017]

Still can't believe it, years later. Billions lost, people's jobs and livelihood. People still pray today that their prayers are heard.

[@rakkelnehale3834]

😂😂😂😂😂 drink water boy you're in a hot seat.

[@helenaiipito9868]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I am watching this part right now... Ano why do you want to be infront of the judge? Just answer the questions sir. Didn't you know your company was receiving money from Samherj? 😂😂😂😂

[@joonsoftlips5563]

A big thank you to the guy(Johannes) that came up front and came clean accepting the consequences

[@maggyguth4614]

I Pray that the Lord protects his life.

[@tefillah7450]

❤️ the documentary best supported with evidence

[@Dankiepro]

Much love from Trinidad & Tobago

[@clenny-rosetjikumbaize]

This need to be translated in vernacular languages for screening in all the regions...Also thank you to Johannes for ending this practice... May God protect you always....Thank you AL Jazeera and your team of investigators. Shuu aaye, let me go drink my Hunter's Gold

[@johntsauseb958]

I thought you would be inspired. Drink champagne instead.

[@bonifacemuhoko8404]

Really thz time namibia we could nt hve poor for everythng

[@ms.b2220]

yes it's true , it needs to get to everyone

[@michaelkanyanga9290]

Good idea.

[@luciana85able]

I agree, it needs to be translated in vernacular.

[@kabindraification]

Aljazeera is the best channel, hope it doesn't get influenced by Qatar government.

[@docjunaid7728]

It's a qatari govt broadcast. But I trust this channel.

[@aanyumaa688]

Thank you Aljazeera,continue showing all this truth to people of Africa 🌍

[@Tall_Dark_Lovely]

Great journalism work for humanity, thanks!

[@sallybossmadam4193]

I’m so sad.. 😢😢

[@woolfulrebellion]

I'm sad for the entire world Sally. Hate, corruption, greed, racism, etc etc. For some people it is the best times they have ever lived, for others it is the worst. I just want to say goodbye to my sin and be part of making the world a better place.

[@teacoffe6605]

Because you vote for swapo

[@RiversBliss]

This country was not saved or won for us, it was decided a long time ago, I am passed sad.

[@simeon2851]

Heads might roll. But this is Africa. Am not holding my breath.

[@B.spiritual]

Well more heads have rolled already then in Iceland, nothing has been done there.

[@Tunawesmake]

@@B.spiritual resignation and being charged in court is all political show. We see a lot of that in Kenya. If they've not been sentenced it is nothing, trust me. They'll be back in office after a few years, doing injunctions and judicial reviews to frustrate a case that will end up with a lack of evidence or mistrial or something like that.

[@Urivi267]

Thank you Stef...

[@Ella7194]

This was absolutely riveting! Excellent reporting and presentation! I find it highly reminiscent of US politics, circa 2016 to 2020. This documentary should win an award 🏆🏅👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@eventplannerikafamusilizo4408]

It's a pity African leaders do not negotiate deals for their countries but instead do it for themselves. what is more disheartening is them keeping money in foreign banks instead of Banks in their own countries.

[@MathewAmunkete]

I am now a vegetarian because my pot of meat overcooked while watching this documentary

[@krgkrmb]

I need a drink right now.

[@Ihatebs]

:-)

[@iviejustified8109]

Hahaha not funny though!

[@MathewAmunkete]

Ivie Justified Did I ask you if it’s funny?

[@iviejustified8109]

@@MathewAmunkete I laughed myself out of your comment however I wasn't supposed to laugh.... it is a very sad news ... Hope you get me tight now! Thanks!

[@bramolo04]

The rain has started pouring, thanks again Al Jazeera, the weather was also captured, eish! Nature is content.........

[@jimmymtange9304]

We need such powerful and clean media houses, congrats Al Jazeera!

[@clubbizarre]

Very satisfying to watch, well produced, and satisfying outcome as well !!!

[@elarioramosmuller5830]

Next, look into the mining sector. I might find this fish story to be a small one

[@annoloki]

It's up to which whistle blowers come forward. Without the Icelandic guy who stole all that information from his employer, there'd be no story

[@timbalinamaxila1354]

Namibian film-makers this makes for an epic script!

[@adrianovisagie]

On it ...

[@JyzYorkeManifestKidd]

@@adrianovisagie we'll try to do a music video on it too.

[@koodykoo1]

Excellent journalism ! Happy to see criminals go to jail !

[@lawrencekoskei5609]

Being an African, I feel truly embarrassed. We have tons of resources but greed will make us colonised for thousands of years. No wonder all our countries are third world countries