insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Landless People’s Movement Condemns NamDeb Housing Policy: A Case of Exploitation In a recent development concerning housing policies in Oranjemund, Namibia, the Landless People's Movement (LPM) has voiced its concerns over the actions of NamDeb, a diamond mining company operating in the region. Lifalaza Simataa, a prominent figure within the LPM, has raised alarm over NamDeb's decision to alter its housing arrangements for employees, shifting from providing accommodation and meals to now mandating employees to seek residency in company-owned flats at […] todayMarch 20, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia IPPR’s Graham Hopwood weighs in on Mines and Energy Minister’s Denial of Corruption Allegations Regarding Petroleum Licenses Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo dismissed allegations of corruptly awarding petroleum licenses in the oil and gas sector to a friend during a parliamentary session on Tuesday. The accusations surfaced following a question posed by Henny Seibeb, a Member of Parliament representing the Landless People's Movement, regarding corruption. Alweendo acknowledged similar accusations circulating on social media platforms. Graham Hopwood, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, provides […] todayMarch 13, 2024 55
insert_link Namibia Corruption’s Impact on Namibia: Landless People’s Movement Advocates for Youth Voter Registration It's characterized by dishonest and fraudulent acts and has inflicted significant harm on Namibians, contributing to the country's poverty levels, housing crisis, and high youth unemployment. The Landless People's Movement's Duminga Ndala underscores the importance of youth voter registration as a means to address these pressing issues and advocate for change. todayMarch 13, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Internal Strife Threatens Unity of Landless People’s Movement Ahead of National Election The president of the Landless People's Movement, Bernadus Swartbooi, and his deputy, Henny Seibeb, reportedly have not communicated for over eight months, raising concerns about the party's cohesion leading up to the national election in November. Swartbooi and Seibeb, who co-founded the LPM in 2017, initially formed the party as a movement advocating social justice and equality. However, recent disagreements between the two leaders have led some party insiders to […] todayMarch 11, 2024 17
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Discusses Urbanization and Housing Date: March 6, 2024,Leonard Witbeen In a recent discussion, Lifalaza Simataa of the Landless People's Movement addressed critical issues surrounding urbanization and housing, particularly focusing on the City of Windhoek's initiatives in the Rocky Crest area. Simataa, a prominent figure, shed light on the complexities of balancing housing development with broader economic considerations. Here is an overview of the key points raised in the conversation: Prioritizing Development and Affordable Housing: […] todayMarch 6, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Namibia Grapples with Urbanization Challenges as Demand for Housing and Sanitation Surges As urbanization gradually takes hold in Namibia, driven by individuals seeking improved job opportunities and lifestyles beyond villages, local authorities find themselves grappling with the escalating demands for housing and sanitation. Lifalaza, from the Landless People's Movement, shared his insights on the challenges posed by this trend, shedding light on the pressing need for sustainable solutions to address the evolving dynamics of urbanization in the country. todayMarch 6, 2024 36
insert_link Interview Transcripts Lifalaza Simataa Reflects on LPMS 5th Anniversary Celebration in Tsumeb In an exclusive interview, Lifalaza Simataa, a prominent figure within the Landless People's Movement (LPM), shared insights into the party's vibrant celebration of its fifth-year anniversary in Tsumeb. The festivities took place over the weekend, spanning both Tsumeb on the second of March and Grootfontein on the third. Simataa began by emphasizing the significance of the occasion, not only marking the party's fifth anniversary but also serving as the launchpad […] todayMarch 5, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement Marks Fifth-Year Milestone with Vibrant Celebration in Tsumeb Lifalaza Simataa, a member of the Landless People's Movement, divulged insights into the dynamic festivities commemorating the party's fifth anniversary in Tsumeb. The celebration unfolded over the weekend, encompassing events in both Tsumeb on the second of March and Grootfontein on the third. todayMarch 5, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Unlikely Bond: Political Foes Share Emotional Moment Before President Geingob’s Passing Just two weeks before President Hage Geingob's passing, an unexpected and poignant moment unfolded as one of his fiercest political critics, Bernadus Clint Swartbooi, leader of the Landless People's Movement , visited him on his sickbed. The encounter, both emotional and jovial, marked a unique reflection on the journey the two men had undertaken. Despite their heated argument in parliament in 2020, where President Geingob famously scolded Swartbooi, the recent […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 3