Recent reports allege questionable spending habits by some of the accused in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) case, prompting the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to probe the parastatal following an internal tip-off. This underscores the urgent need for lifestyle audits as a tool to fight corruption in Namibia. A lifestyle audit compares an individual’s declared income with their actual standard of living to detect discrepancies that may suggest illicit gains. These audits are not random. Sudden, unexplained lifestyle upgrades – luxury cars, high-end properties, lavish holidays – can legitimately raise red flags. As 1 Peter 3:13 says: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” Those acting with integrity and able to justify their earnings have nothing to fear from such scrutiny. When lifestyles far exceed reported income, suspicions of fraud or unethical conduct are inevitable. While lifestyle audits should be triggered only where reasonable grounds exist, they are not an attack on wealth, race, or class. They are a targeted measure against corruption. The Fishrot scandal, the Namcor case, and allegations around a medical procurement tender – now under ACC investigation – share a common thread: Individuals allegedly enjoying wealth far beyond their legitimate earnings. This allegedly includes properties in international cities like Cape Town and Dubai and fleets of luxury vehicles. Many present themselves as diligent professionals, yet evidence links them to some of Namibia’s largest corruption schemes. The theft of public resources meant to uplift all Namibians must be condemned, regardless of the perpetrators’ background. Without whistleblowers, these abuses may continue unchecked. Earlier lifestyle audits may reveal a gap between reported income and actual lifestyle far sooner. Calling for lifestyle audits is not self-hatred or envy of successful individuals. Nor is it an attack on achievement. Advocates for these measures want transparency, accountability and justice. We want Namibians of all backgrounds to thrive, drive luxury vehicles, and own beautiful homes – but not through the theft of public resources. Corruption in Namibia is deeply entrenched. Tackling it requires decisive, sometimes uncomfortable measures. Lifestyle audits are one such measure, and they are long overdue. – Nestor Nambala