insert_link Namibia ECN sets up registration points for inmates With less than two weeks until the general voter's registration for the November 27 election ends, the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has called for increased voter education and better inclusion of the inmate population. However, De Wet Siluka, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), responded by highlighting the Commission's efforts to address these concerns. "We would like to acknowledge the correspondents from the Landless People’s Movement. While acknowledging […] todayJuly 23, 2024 38
insert_link Namibia Education Ministry condemns Minna Sachs protest The parents of learners at Minna Sachs Primary School on Monday took action by blocking the school gates today. They are protesting what they claim to be the unfair and procedural appointment of the new school principal. The Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has condemned the development, describing it as unacceptable. "It is with utter dismay and a deep sense of disappointment that […] todayJuly 22, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement is set to host its Public Meeting On 13 July The Landless People's Movement is set to host its Public Meeting tomorrow 13 July in Windhoek. The party's Lifalaza Simataa. The party spokesman also spoke on Michael Amushelelo. todayJuly 12, 2024 23
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya on Michael Amushelelo’s Move to LPM In a recent development shaking up Namibia's political landscape, activist Michael Amushelelo has announced his intention to join the Landless People's Movement (LPM), a move that has sparked both intrigue and speculation. Amushelelo's decision, made without the backing of his former party, has drawn attention to LPM, currently the third-largest political entity in Namibia behind SWAPO and PDM. To dissect the implications of this move, we turn to Professor […] todayJuly 12, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia LPM’s Utaara Mootu Tables Motion for Enhanced Financial Support to Youth Entrepreneurs In a decisive move aimed at catalyzing youth entrepreneurship, Utaara Mootu, a member of the Landless People's Movement and of Parliament, has tabled a motion demanding urgent government action. The motion, slated for this afternoon, focuses squarely on enhancing financial support for young entrepreneurs. todayJune 26, 2024 22
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Utaara Mootu Advocates for Youth Entrepreneurship in Parliament In a decisive move aimed at catalyzing youth entrepreneurship in Namibia, Utaara Mootu, a prominent member of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) and Member of Parliament, has tabled a motion demanding urgent government action. The motion, slated for debate, focuses squarely on enhancing financial support for young entrepreneurs. Mootu's initiative calls for transparent accountability from the government regarding its commitment to and performance in funding youth entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems. […] todayJune 26, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Oranjemund/Rosh Pinah Constituency Condemns Divisive Proposal by Cllr Lazarus Nangolo A press release from Oranjemund/Rosh Pinah Constituency on June 20, 2024, strongly condemns Cllr Lazarus Nangolo's politically motivated proposal to divide the //Khomas Region. It criticizes Nangolo for lacking community consultation, using divisive tactics, and prioritizing personal political gains over local interests. Here's Oranjemund Councillor and Landless People's Movement's Guame Stephanus. todayJune 21, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement top leadership discusses way forward The Landless People’s Movement, National Spokesperson, Lifalaza Simataa, says the party’s top leadership will discuss the way forward in filling the positions of members of parliament Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaacks who have resigned from the party. Simataa says the two MPs have failed in their leadership capacity and have not added value to the party. todayJune 6, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Dual Resignations Shake Landless People’s Movement Ahead of Elections The Landless People’s Movement faced turmoil as deputy leader Henny Seibeb and MP Edson Isaaks resigned from the party and parliament. Seibeb's departure follows reports of a serious rift with LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi, with speculation that his resignation is linked to his removal as chief whip. This dual resignation has created uncertainty within the LPM just five months before national elections. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas. In the […] todayJune 6, 2024 41
