The new Inspector-General of the State, Carmelita Namashulua, has pledged to ensure “ethical and more active” inspections aimed at improving audits and oversight of public administration.
“We will do everything to ensure a more active inspection, improving the audit processes we carry out in public administration and in the transparent management of resources, whether financial or material,” she said.
Namashulua, former Minister of Education and Human Development (2020–2025), was sworn in by President Daniel Chapo on Tuesday (19 May), alongside Emanuel Mabumo and Laura Nhancale, who were appointed deputy inspectors-general.
“We know very well that where there is corruption, development is hindered. Therefore, we need a more transparent and ethical public administration through concrete measures to curb illegality,” she stressed.
President Chapo, in turn, urged the new officials to ensure strict management of public resources, warning that inspectors must also lead by example. He emphasized that their mission is to guarantee responsible use of public funds as the country pursues its economic and social development agenda.
The President also noted that the creation and full operationalization of the institution represents a decisive step in ensuring accountability, protecting state assets, and strengthening mechanisms to prevent and combat corruption in public administration.
In December, Parliament unanimously approved the laws creating the State Inspectorate-General and the Inspectorate-General of Food and Economic Security, aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption and improving the business environment in the country.
