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Namibia

Head Of State Urges Leaders to Guard Against Complacency

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has cautioned senior officials not to become complacent following Swapo’s recent election victory, saying the results reflect public trust in the work done over the past eight months. She made the remarks at the opening of the two-day Cabinet retreat, as reported by NewsOnOne’s Ludorf Iiyambo.

today5 December, 2025

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Namibia

Poor Service Delivery Shifts Voter Support, Says Analyst Kudumo

Political analyst Marius Kudumo told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that operational challenges and weak performance in key towns formerly led by opposition parties, such as Windhoek and Walvis Bay, prompted voters to change their support in the recent elections. He noted that citizens are prioritising effective service delivery, a factor that enabled Swapo to reclaim control of most regional constituencies and local authorities. 

today3 December, 2025

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Namibia

Swartbooi Demands Fishrot Suspects’ Release 

Willem Snyman for NewsOnOne reports that LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi is calling for the release of the Fishrot accused, claiming the state is holding them without evidence. At a Tuesday media briefing at LPM headquarters, Swartbooi described the trial as a failure of Namibia’s justice system and an attack on the rule of law.

today1 October, 2025

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Namibia

Melber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash 

Swapo spokesperson Hilma Nikanor described political scientist Henning Melber’s resignation after 51 years as naive, while Melber told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that his decision was guided by integrity and differing values, not hostility. 

today19 August, 2025

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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 […]

today15 November, 2024

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World

Backlash among U.S voters in swing states over Puerto Rico comments at Trump rally

American voters of Puerto Rican descent have spoken out in anger against the comments made by a comedian at a Donald Trump rally in New York on Sunday. The former U.S. President had been making progress in gaining some support among Latino voters from Vice President Kamala Harris. It's an important demographic - that could make all the difference in the election - especially in key swing states, as Caroline […]

today30 October, 2024