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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.  

today13 March, 2024

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 […]

today11 March, 2024

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: […]

today6 March, 2024

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.  

today6 March, 2024

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 […]

today5 March, 2024

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 […]

today23 February, 2024

Interview Transcripts

Analyzing Nampower’s Challenges: A Perspective from LPM’s Lazarus Kairabeb

Date: January 24, 2024 |Leonard Witbeen In a recent discussion, Lazarus Kairabeb provides insights into pressing issues surrounding Nampower, spotlighted in yesterday's Namibian Sun. The conversation dissects the second term of Codori a Zimbabwean national and  an expatriate overseeing Nampawa's finance, with Kairabeb delving into concerns paragraph by paragraph, highlighting the need for transparency and sensitivity from key officials. The dialogue begins with an examination of responses from Mr. Haulofu […]

today24 January, 2024

Namibia

NamPower MD Simson Haulofu Criticized for Retaining Zimbabwean National and Failure to Identify Successor

Simson Haulofu, NamPower's Managing Director, faced criticism for retaining a Zimbabwean national in the utility's Finance department. Haulofu and Martha Mbombo, the board chairlady, are alleged to have spent five years implementing a directive, yet at the term's end, failed to identify a successor. Furthermore, they proudly announced their refusal to discuss employee matters in the media. Lazarus Kairabeb, representing the Landless People's Movement, shared the following thoughts on the […]

today24 January, 2024