insert_link Namibia Opposition Leader Mchenry Venaani Mourns President Hage Geingob’s Passing Expressing profound sorrow, Mchenry Venaani, the Leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, conveyed deep sadness regarding the passing of President Hage Geingob. Venaani emphasized that the loss of President Geingob is a significant setback not only for Namibia but also for the entire African continent. Daily evening devotions will be held at the residence of the late President Hage Geingob in Windhoek, local lawyer and family spokesperson Sisa Namandje has […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 36
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: The Need for Strategic Collaboration: McHenry Venaani on One Candidate Opposing Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa February 1, 2024/Leonard Witbeen In a recent statement, McHenry Venaani , the President of the Popular Democratic Movement, expressed his views on the proposition of a single candidate opposing SWAPO's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwain the upcoming political landscape. Venaani emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration and the need for a comprehensive coalition formula to make such a proposition a reality. The central idea of supporting a single candidate is sound, according to […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia RP President Urges Opposition Unity for Presidential Election Challenge Henk Mudge, president of the Republican Party, has issued a call for all opposition parties to unite behind a single candidate in the upcoming presidential election to contest against Swapo candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Mchenry Venaani from the Popular Democratic Movement has also provided his perspective on the matter, contributing to the ongoing dialogue surrounding opposition collaboration in the upcoming election. todayFebruary 1, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Invest in modern maize technologies: Venaani The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, has urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to modernise maize production for self-sufficiency. In a media statement issued on Monday, Venaani said Namibia imported approximately 82 000 tonnes of maize in 2023 alone. “With reports of a mere 42 per cent harvest projected for 2023/24, leaving almost 60 per cent of our white maize needs […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia PDM President Urges Ministry to Modernize Maize Production for Food Security McHenry Venaani, the president of the Popular Democratic Movement, has called upon the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to embrace modernization in maize production to achieve self-sufficiency. In a recent media statement, Venaani highlighted the alarming fact that Namibia imported around 82,000 tonnes of maize in 2023 alone. Expressing concern over the projected 42% harvest for 2023/24, leaving a substantial 60% gap in white maize needs, Venaani stressed […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia PDM President Expresses Concerns Over External Consultants for Neckartal Dam Irrigation Project Feasibility Study McHenry Venaani, the President of the PDM, has expressed deep concern over recent reports indicating that the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is planning to initiate a feasibility study for the second phase of the Neckartal Dam Irrigation Project by engaging external consultants. Here is he is sharing his concerns on this matter. todayJanuary 17, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Venaani calls for the Sports Minister’s resignation over Swapo colors on national soccer team Leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, has condemned the ruling party's political desperation, calling the act of putting Swapo colors on the national soccer team cheap. Venaani is demanding the immediate resignation of the Sports Minister. todayJanuary 10, 2024 41
insert_link Interview Transcripts Brave Warriors’ Attire Criticized for Alleged Political Color Bias: Venaani Raises Concerns In a late-night conversation with Future Media News, McHenry Venaani shared his concerns regarding the colors displayed in the attire of the Namibian national football team, the Brave Warriors, at the AFCON soccer tournament. This discussion highlighted potential political undertones overshadowing the representation of Namibia through sports. Venaani, expressed unease about the soccer team's uniform, indicating that it seemed to exhibit more of the SWAPO party's colors than the inclusive […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia Upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections of this year are expected to be fiercely competitive The upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections of this year are expected to be fiercely competitive, distinguishing the genuine contenders from those merely putting on a show. The anticipated contest is poised to feature Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah squaring off against opposition figure McHenry Venaani, alongside her former associates Panduleni Itula, Bernadus Swartbooi, and land activist Job Amupanda. In a conversation with Future Media News, Lifalaza Simataa of LPM […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 11