NDUMBA KAMWANYA

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Namibia

EXCLUSIVE: The Impact of Graduate Unemployment on Elections: Insights from Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya

In a recent interview, political analyst and professor Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya shed light on a critical aspect shaping the upcoming elections: graduate unemployment. Drawing from the lessons of the 2019 and 2020 elections, Dr. Kamwanya emphasized the profound influence of job scarcity, particularly on the youth demographic, on the political landscape. Historically, voting patterns often reflected allegiance to political parties based on their established legacy and reputation. However, recent elections […]

today3 May, 2024

Namibia

Households Grapple with Soaring Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Economic Strain

Political Analyst and Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Urges Action for Unemployment to be declared as a crisis. With Namibia standing at close to 60% of persons between 18 and 34 being unemployed, political analyst Wade Henckert weighs in on what this means if the official opposition Popular Democratic Movement does not push for it to be declared a national crisis before elections?  

today2 May, 2024

Interview Transcripts

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Analyzing Namibian Universities and the Unlikelihood of Protests: Insights from Political Analyst and Professor Ndumba Kamwanya

Political analyst and professor Ndumba Kamwanya shared his perspective on the potential for large-scale protests within Namibian universities. Contrary to the tumultuous scenes witnessed in other parts of the world, Kamwanya suggests that such protests are unlikely to occur within the academic institutions of Namibia. Reflecting on the current state of Namibian higher education, Kamwanya emphasized that Namibian universities lack the fertile ground for the emergence of significant social movements. […]

today29 April, 2024

Namibia

Political Analyst talks SWAPO, the Current Election Campaigns, and the Utilization of its Former Presidents

In a recent discussion, political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya offered valuable insights into the dynamics of Namibian politics, particularly regarding the deployment of veteran leaders within the ruling party, SWAPO in their election campaigns. Kamwanya noted that while S.A's ANC has successfully deployed figures like former President Thabo Mbeki, a similar scenario is unlikely in Namibia.

today23 April, 2024

Namibia

Analyst Examines Impact of P.L.A.N Veterans on Elections

Political expert Ndumba Kamwanya discusses the possible sway of P.L.A.N Veterans, or SWAPO Veterans, on the approaching elections. He highlights the ambiguity surrounding how the groups' requests might affect election results, pointing to the existence of several divergent factions within the P.L.A.N Veterans' ranks. Erika Thomas, also a Political Analyst weighed in.  

today18 April, 2024