insert_link Namibia Namibia Progressive Party Plans N$30 Billion Loan Strategy to Address National Debt The Namibia Progressive Party has announced its intention to borrow N$30 billion from global lenders to tackle the country's national debt if they secure presidential power. Namib Pulse says, of this amount, N$15 billion will be directed towards reducing part of the N$165.8 billion national debt, while the remaining N$22 billion is earmarked for infrastructure projects aimed at generating revenue to further pay down the debt. Penda Negonga, Co-Founder of […] todayOctober 1, 2024 13
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Penda Negonga Outlines Namibia Progressive Party’s Vision on Key Issues Windhoek, Namibia – In a recent interview with Future Media’s Leonard Witbeen, Penda Negonga of the Namibia Progressive Party (NPP) outlined his party’s strategies for tackling some of Namibia’s most pressing issues: unemployment, housing, and LGBTQIA+ rights. As Namibia heads towards its national elections later this year, these topics are expected to be pivotal in shaping the country's future. Addressing Unemployment Negonga emphasized the NPP's commitment to tackling Namibia's soaring […] todayAugust 9, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Over Seven Years On: Constituency Development Fund Bill Still Awaits Action Since the National Council introduced the Constituency Development Fund Bill over seven years ago, it has failed to attract the required attention from leadership to come into effect. This assessment comes from Penda Negonga, leader of The Namibia Progressive Party. The bill's objective is to ensure equitable funding for all constituencies in Namibia regardless of their size. todayMay 3, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Namibia Progressive Party Proposes Mines to Alleviate Housing and Unemployment Crisis Penda Negonga of the Namibia Progressive Party suggests that mines could contribute over N$36 million annually to address the country's housing crisis, potentially mitigating unemployment. Negonga hints at exploring additional contributors for a "Development Tax" to support further solutions. todayApril 26, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Concerns Rise Over Namibian Government’s Service Delivery Amidst Criticism of Leadership Appointments As complaints about the government's service delivery persist among Namibians since 1990, an increasing number of voices highlight the trend of appointing leaders without thorough consideration of qualifications or experience, a departure from standard practices in many sectors. Penda Negonga of the Namibia Progressive Party shared thoughts on elections and leadership, underscoring these concerns. Political Analyst Rui Tyitende had this to say todayApril 22, 2024 42