LPM calls departures of Seibeb and Isaacks “street resignation”

LPM calls departures of Seibeb and Isaacks “street resignation”

By Maggie Forceledo Paz The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaacks from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, said that the party acknowledged receiving no formal communication regarding the resignations. Despite this, Simataa stated the LPM "will however accept what the party calls 'street resignation' […]

June 5, 2024 39

South Africa

South Africans go to the polls to choose a new government: what’s different this time

By Dirk Kotze, University of South Africa South Africa’s seventh general election since democracy in 1994, set for 29 May 2024, takes place under circumstances different from any other election in the history of the nation. Some view the hotly contested national and provincial elections as a watershed moment for the country. We asked political scientist Dirk Kotze to explain the changed circumstances. There’s […]

May 28, 2024 28

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Oshiwambo

Zuma iindikwa natango oku kutha ombinga momahogololo gopashigwana gonuumvo

Ompangu yopakotampango mo South Africa nena oya ekelehi etokolo lyokomisi yomahogololo,noku tokola kutya omupresitend omukulu Jacob Zuma, ita vulu oku kutha ombinga momahogololo gonuumvo. Okomisi oya tulamo eindilo lyeendelela oku pataneka ekwatelemo lya Zuma momusholondondo gopaalamende mongundu yo uMkhoto we Sizwe. Okomisi oya pititha omusholondondo gwaaulikwa hogololwa yoongundu,ngaashi shili moveta,noku pula omatindo. Noya yakula etindo lili ompinge na Zuma,sha landula egeelo lyoomwedhi 15 mondjedhililo ya Estourt mo 2021,sho a dhini […]

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Namibia

Swapo Party President Acknowledges Mistake in 2019 Elections

Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah admitted a lapse in judgment during the 2019 elections, citing the current National Assembly's lack of productivity due to Swapo's minority representation. She criticized the assembly's atmosphere of insults and chaos, emphasizing the need for a majority to effectively govern. With Swapo holding the most seats but not a majority, Nandi-Ndaitwah urged for stronger support to the party and emphasized the importance of voter registration […]

May 14, 2024 36

Namibia

Youth reluctant to vote in upcoming elections.

https://youtu.be/BdYbJa81628 By Finna Kahili As national elections approach, there is a concern about youth reluctance to vote despite calls for their participation. The turnout of young voters could significantly influence election outcomes and shape political priorities and policymaking. NewsOnOne interviewed several university students about the upcoming National Assembly and Presidential elections slated for 27 November this year. Students indicated they might participated in the voter […]

May 13, 2024 52

Namibia

PDM President Urges Accelerated Investment in Irrigation Infrastructure for Agricultural Transformation

McHenry Venaani, President of the Popular Democratic Movement, stresses the need to prioritize and expedite investments in irrigation infrastructure to drive agricultural transformation and sustainable growth. Speaking in the National Assembly, Venaani advocates for the adoption of innovative water-saving technologies and the strengthening of capacities across agricultural sectors. He highlights evidence from across Africa, showing that nations with robust irrigation strategies have not only mitigated hunger but also decreased dependence […]

April 26, 2024 19

Namibia

National Assembly affirms support of Saharawi people

The National Assembly has condemned Morocco’s ongoing violation of the Saharawi people’s right to self-determination. Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Member of Parliament Patience Masua, according to the Namibia Press Agency, called on the international community to uphold the principle of justice and decolonisation by actively supporting the Sahrawi people's struggle for independence.

April 17, 2024 25

South Africa

South African court rejects Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to stop arrest

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed South Africa’s former speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's attempt to stop her arrest. Justice Sulet Potterill said if the court were to grant Mapisa-Nqakula's application, all suspects would make such an appointment to prevent their arrest. Potterill ruled that the court could not declare an arrest unlawful before it happened. The Judge also struck the application from the roll and ordered her to […]

April 2, 2024 82

Namibia

President Mbumba to deliver 2024 State of the Nation Address tomorrow

President Nangolo Mbumba is set to deliver the 2024 State of the Nation Address in the National Assembly tomorrow. He will cover the state of the nation, and future government policies, and review policies from the previous year. Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya says he expects President Mbumba to address the ballooning unemployment rate.

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