#NamibiaPolitics

LPM Rejects Oil and Gas Bill Amendments

Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says the party opposes proposed amendments to the Exploration and Production Amendment Bill that would place the upstream oil and gas sector under presidential control, reports Namibia Business Review. Critics argue the move would weaken parliamentary oversight and reduce the authority of the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy. Swartbooi instead called for stronger action against alleged corruption within the ministry and state-owned petroleum company Namcor.

19 February, 2026

Namibia

Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Stronger Legal Framework for Democracy

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for laws that protect democracy and speed up service delivery, expressing concern that only two of nine bills passed last session. She urged political parties to rise above partisanship and restore public confidence in Parliament, with Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighing in:

4 February, 2026

Business / Economics

Dr Marius Kudumo weighs in on Journalist Escorted from State House.

Journalist Jemima Beukes was allegedly escorted out of State House after posing a question to the President during the opening of the first Cabinet meeting, despite prior communication that no questions would be allowed. Public policy analyst Dr Marius Kudumo weighed in on the incident, saying there should be respect for the Head of State’s decision when she declines to take questions.

3 February, 2026

Namibia

McHenry Venaani Calls for Focus on Citizens’ Wellbeing

PDM President McHenry Venaani urged policymakers to do more for ordinary citizens, citing gaps in basic services, inequality, and poor living conditions. He highlighted the importance of long-term strategies for land and rural property ownership to ensure sustainable development for future generations.

23 January, 2026

Namibia

Repatriated Refugees Defy Eviction Deadline at Ruling Party Offices

Members of former refugees repatriated in 1989 have refused to leave the SWAPO party’s premises by 10am this past Tuesday deadline. Speaking to our journalist, Josia Shigwedha, group representative Julius Mukuve said they demand a 2006 United Nations letter containing the information they seek, rather than the verbal accounts they have been receiving.

21 January, 2026

Namibia

IPC MP Questions Presidential Authority Over Parliamentary Leave

Independent Patriots for Change Member of Parliament Milunga Lizazi has raised concerns over a presidential proclamation allowing the President to approve the Speaker of the National Assembly’s leave of absence. Lizazi, the party’s shadow minister for justice and labour relations, argued that there is no legal basis for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to exercise such powers. NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha spoke with a public analyst:

13 January, 2026

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President meets with the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy’s staff team

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday met with the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy's staff team. This follows her executive decision to remove Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, from his post. State House press secretary Jonas Mbambo says new appointments will be communicated in due course, but for now, the president is in charge. Here is State House press secretary Jonas Mbambo.

28 October, 2025

Namibia

President relieves Minister of his duties

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Natangwe Ithete of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, with immediate effect. In the interest of continuity, the President will temporarily assume responsibility for the ministry. The Presidency thanked Ithete for his service, confirming that he will remain a Member of Parliament, and reaffirmed its commitment to good governance and accountability.

27 October, 2025