insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVEIW: Ndumba Kamwanya Analyzes Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s International Lead in Early Election Results As Namibia’s national election draws closer, political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has weighed in on the early results from the special vote, where SWAPO’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, secured a commanding 60% of the preliminary vote. Kamwanya acknowledges that while the early results offer a glimpse into the emerging trends, it is important not to read too much into them. Kamwanya points out that the special election electorate—comprised largely of […] todayNovember 15, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Ndumba Kamwanya Weighs In On Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Early Lead Here's the analysis form expert Ndumba Kamawanya on Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the SWAPO's presidential candidate, who is leading the national election with 60% of preliminary votes. Her lead is followed by IPC at 27% and AR at 6%. Nandi-Ndaitwah gained strong support from overseas voters but was surpassed by IPC’s Panduleni Itula in cities like London and Cape Town. Political Ananlyst: Ndumba Kamwanya firstly weighs in on Police votes: In […] todayNovember 15, 2024 27
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya on Gerrit Witbooi’s Return to SWAPO from the Landless People’s Movement In recent weeks, political dynamics in Namibia have been stirred by Gerrit Witbooi's decision to rejoin the SWAPO Party after his tenure with the Landless People's Movement (LPM). This move has sparked discussions among political analysts, including Ndumba Kamwanya, who offers an insightful perspective on the implications of such political shifts. Kamwanya emphasizes that the wave of individuals returning to SWAPO signals more than just a change in allegiance; […] todayOctober 14, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Venaani’s Ambitious Goal to Cut Swapo’s Vote Faces Skepticism Popular Democratic Movement President McHenry Venaani’s plan to reduce Swapo’s electoral share to under 40% is deemed ambitious by analysts. Venaani aims to capitalize on growing voter dissatisfaction and increase PDM’s influence, but political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah questions whether this target is feasible given Swapo’s entrenched support and competition from other opposition parties like IPC and LPM. Kamwanyah notes that Venaani’s efforts to broaden PDM’s appeal may be hindered by […] todayAugust 19, 2024 11
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya on Michael Amushelelo’s Move to LPM In a recent development shaking up Namibia's political landscape, activist Michael Amushelelo has announced his intention to join the Landless People's Movement (LPM), a move that has sparked both intrigue and speculation. Amushelelo's decision, made without the backing of his former party, has drawn attention to LPM, currently the third-largest political entity in Namibia behind SWAPO and PDM. To dissect the implications of this move, we turn to Professor […] todayJuly 12, 2024 26
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Weighs in on Electricity Control Board (ECB) and Election Frequency In a recent interview, esteemed political analyst and professor, Ndumba Kamwanya, shared his views on the notion of holding elections annually. The discussion, brought to light the complexities and potential drawbacks of such frequent electoral processes. Election Costs and Complexity Professor Kamwanya firmly stated, "I don't agree that we should hold elections every year. Elections themselves are very costly and complex to conduct." He emphasized the financial and logistical burdens […] todayJuly 4, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Government Allocates N$365 Million to Subsidize Electricity, Cancels Tariff Increase Amid public pressure, the government has decided to allocate N$365 million to subsidize electricity consumers for the 2024/25 financial year, maintaining the current tariff of N$1.98 per kilowatt-hour instead of increasing it to N$2.14. The decision, announced after consultations led by Minister of Mines and Energy Thomas Alweendo with the Electricity Control Board. Shaun Gariseb of Katutura's Residents Committee spoke with us. Political Analyst and Professor Ndumba Kamwanya also […] todayJuly 4, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia UNam Professor talks electricity tariffs and potential voter sentiments Recent statements by Professor Ndumba Kamwanya regarding the increase in electricity tariffs, shed light on potential voter sentiments as Namibia nears its elections. He expressed doubts about the Electricity Control Board's recent announcement, suggesting its potential impact on election outcomes. Meanwhile, Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, announced plans to mobilize an online petition. todayJune 28, 2024 46
insert_link Namibia Political Analyst Assesses Governance in Namibia Focusing on SWAPO Administration Professor Ndumba Kamwanya, a political analyst, examined the governance landscape in Namibia, with a specific focus on the performance of the SWAPO government. He offered insights into the correlation between election years and the fulfillment of developmental pledges. todayMay 17, 2024 35