Marius Kudumo

Leadership vacuum hampers service delivery in Windhoek

By: Envaalde Matheus City of Windhoek CEO Moses Matyayi says the vacuum in the City Council has left critical decisions in limbo. Windhoek has failed to elect a mayor on two occasions since December. Matyayi said while the council exists, it lacks a mayor to guide its operations. The mayor plays a pivotal role in chairing meetings and providing strategic direction. "Many times, of course, we experience significant backlogs of […]

January 16, 2025 5

Nam Elections 2024

Public policy analyst Kudomo Calls for Unity as Namibia Heads to Polls

Namibians will head to the polls tomorrow to cast their votes and shape the nation's future leadership. Local public policy analyst, Dr. Marius Kudumo, acknowledges the challenges faced in the electoral process but emphasizes the importance of continuing to evolve as a learning organization to ensure a free, fair, and credible election.

November 26, 2024 33

World

Namibia urges caution amid Iran-Israel escalation

World leaders are urging caution as Iran's missile and drone strikes on Israel escalate tensions in the Middle East. The attacks were retaliation for an airstrike on Iran's consular building in Syria. The situation has intensified as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza persists. Ambassador Penda Naanda, the executive director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation. Through its mission at the United Nations, Iran […]

April 15, 2024 95

Namibia

Senegal’s Next President Emerges as Opposition Candidate and Secures Victory as local analyst weighs in

Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is on track to become Senegal's next president after his rival from the ruling coalition conceded defeat. Initial results suggest that Faye, aged 44, may have won an outright majority in the delayed presidential election. Despite initially suggesting a runoff, ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba, aged 62, later congratulated Faye, indicating a peaceful transition of power. Local public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo provides insights […]

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