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Namibia

Independent Patriots for Change Exec Reflects on Five Years and Plans Ahead

The Independent Patriots for Change convened their National Executive Committee to reflect on their five-year journey and the outcomes of last year’s elections. According to spokesperson Imms Nashinge, the meeting also addressed legal challenges and is paving the way for a strategic approach to the upcoming local elections and party constitutional amendments aimed at long-term growth. 

today30 June, 2025

Namibia

Minister Acts on Absentee Councillors in Key Towns

  Councillors who do not live in the towns they were elected to serve are facing growing scrutiny from the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. Minister James Sankwasa, speaking to NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha, highlighted Omuthiya, Ondangwa, and Ongwediva as areas affected by absentee councillors. He recently ordered the removal of Omuthiya councillor Johannes Ndeutepo, citing his residence in Windhoek as grounds for dismissal.  

today25 June, 2025

Namibia

Musutua Blasts Netumbo Govt Over Social Grant Failure

Social justice advocate Rinaani Musutua has taken aim at the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah administration, accusing it of abandoning its promise to expand social grants. According to Musutua, the government's inaction on hunger and poverty suggests it is offering nothing more than political lip service.

today23 June, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Musutua Slams Netumbo Administration Over Broken Grant Promises

  Social justice activist Rinaani Musutua has criticised the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to honour its campaign pledge to expand social grants, saying the government’s lack of action on poverty alleviation amounts to “lip service.” In a strongly worded statement, Musutua said that if the new administration were serious about tackling hunger and poverty, the first action would have been to fulfil its manifesto promise of expanding social grants. […]

today23 June, 2025

Namibia

INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Highlights Key Challenges for Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Presidency

Political analyst Rui Tyitende has outlined major challenges facing newly inaugurated Namibian president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Reflecting on her inaugural speech, he pointed to her firm stance against corruption, describing her statement equating corruption to treason as a significant message for both the public and private sectors. However, the expert cautioned against focusing on intentions alone, stressing the need to track the government’s actions over time. He argued that the first […]

today21 March, 2025

Namibia

Kadhila Amoomo Wishes Namibians a Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day: Prominent lawyer Kadhila Amoomo wishes fellow Namibians a happy Independence Day. Amoomo is attending the Independence celebration and inauguration of the country’s fifth president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at State House in Windhoek. By: Hertha Ekandjo

today21 March, 2025