insert_link Opinion Pieces Curating data for political purposes: NSA credibility destroyed. Rowland Brown Opinion On the 30th of October, the Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) released the 2023 Census report, around a year after the data collection for the same was completed. However, despite collecting labour force data and employment/unemployment data, in a turn of events more worthy of North Korea than Namibia, this was excluded from the report, a notable change to previous Census reports. This means that the latest official […] todayNovember 1, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia The United Democratic Front party finalizes Star Rally And Party Manifesto presentation at the coast The United Democratic Front party held its Star Rally And Party Manifesto presentation at the coast. The Swakopmund event held in the town's DRC settlement included its president Hendrik Gaobaeb. The party's Mabasan /Narib: todayOctober 28, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia SWAPO’s Sophia Shaningwa Warns “Witches” to Stop Targeting Party’s Presidential Candidate South West Africa People's Organization's Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa warned those allegedly targeting presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to stop interfering, calling her “chosen by God and by men.” Speaking at a SWAPO rally in Otjiwarongo, Shaningwa dismissed rumors of Nandi-Ndaitwah fainting, urging an end to negative predictions about her health. Deputy Secretary General Uahekua Herunga reassured supporters that Nandi-Ndaitwah is in good health. todayOctober 28, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Youth Groups Raise Alarm Over Children in Political Campaigns as Swapo Party Youth League Defends Engagement Strategies Youth groups are expressing growing concerns regarding the use of children in political activities, particularly in wearing political attire and attending campaign rallies for various political factions. It is reported that Willem Amutenya, a central committee member of the Swapo Party Youth League, argues that political gatherings are similar to other community meetings. He states that the ongoing political campaigns are designed to engage the electorate, which, according to the […] todayOctober 24, 2024 7