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 20
insert_link 4 Namibia “We are undisturbed & undeterred with Seibeb’s resignation,” says Swartbooi https://youtu.be/aHz-wBccvH4 By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, stated that the party remains undisturbed and completely at ease following the resignation of the party’s second-in-command, Henny Seibeb, and secretary-general, Edson Isaacks. In addition to Swartbooi's remarks, the party issued a statement on Wednesday morning indicating that they are celebrating the departure of the two members from the National Assembly as well as the party. When NewsOnOne asked how the departure would […] todayJune 6, 2024 19 4
insert_link 3 Oshiwambo Bernadus Swartbooi, ku Henny Seibeb oshoyo hamushanga , Edson Isaacks , ovo va fiyapo ongudu yo LPM. Omuwiliki wongudu yo papolitika yo Landless People’s Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, okwe shi yelifa kutya ongudu yaye ina ili nyengifwa ku Henny Seibeb oshoyo hamushanga , Edson Isaacks , ovo va fiyapo ongudu. Mo mukanda oo wa tu minwa oikundaneki onghela, Swartbooi okwa po pyamo kutya, ongudu oili ya hafela elikumo loilyo ivali oku dja meumbo lomutumba wo pashiwana oshoyo mo ngudu mwoovene. Pefimbo ondjo nghundana yetu ya mona yoo […] todayJune 6, 2024 12 3
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 49
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement Responds to Resignations with ‘Irreversible Joy’ The Landless People's Movement has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaak from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, mentioned that the party had not received any formal communication regarding these resignations. Despite the lack of formal notice, Simataa stated that the LPM "will, however, accept what the party calls 'street […] todayJune 6, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia LPM calls departures of Seibeb and Isaacks “street resignation” By Maggie Forceledo Paz The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaacks from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, said that the party acknowledged receiving no formal communication regarding the resignations. Despite this, Simataa stated the LPM "will however accept what the party calls 'street resignation' […] todayJune 5, 2024 35
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Landless People’s Movement Applauds ECN Decision Granting Access to Political Parties In a recent development hailed as a significant step forward in democratic participation, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has responded positively to a request from the Landless People's Movement (LPM) to grant political parties access to the registration process. Ivan Skrywer, representing the LPM, expressed his enthusiasm for this decision and outlined its implications in a recent statement. Skrywer commended the ECN for its responsiveness, emphasizing that such […] todayJune 4, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia LPM Applauds Electoral Commission’s Approval Of Political Party Access to Registration Process In a recent development hailed as a significant step forward in democratic participation, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has responded positively to a request from the Landless People's Movement to grant political parties access to the registration process. The oragnization's Ivan Skrywer, expressed his enthusiasm and added this concern. todayJune 4, 2024 38
Namibia United Democratic Front Ramps Up Voter Engagement Nationwide With the national elections around the corner and fast approaching, more of the country's political parties are hard at work engaging the electorate. The United Democratic Front recently visited several areas around the country. The party's Mabasen /Narib. Landless People's Movement held their community engagement activities in Ondangwa. Here's the party's Duminga Ndala. todayMay 29, 2024 29