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 9
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 27
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 32
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 35
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 5
