insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 More Political Analysts Weigh in as Nandi-Ndaitwah Leads Early Election Results Political analyst Raquel Andreas comments on the early results of the Special Voting Presidential and National Assembly elections, with SWAPO’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah leading with 60% of preliminary votes. Follows at IPC and AR at 27 and 6% respectively. While Nandi-Ndaitwah performed well with overseas voters. The Political Analyst highlighted the Affirmative Repositioning Movement: Rakkel Andreas had this to say pertaining to the elections for later this month: […] todayNovember 15, 2024 13
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Raquel Andreas Discusses Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Early Lead and Election Trends As Namibia awaits the final results of the Special Voting Presidential and National Assembly elections, political analyst Raquel Andreas offers valuable insights into the current trends and what they mean for the upcoming general election on November 27, 2024. Andreas predicts a fiercely competitive race between SWAPO’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), with Affirmative Repositioning (AR) likely to come in as a strong […] todayNovember 15, 2024 5
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Windhoek East Rally Sees Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Highlighting SWAPO Government Achievements Swapo central committee member Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila informed party members in the Windhoek East constituency on Saturday that the Swapo-led government has made strides in developing the agriculture, mining, and fisheries sectors. She spoke during an election campaign meeting. Here's political analyst Rakkel Andreas: todayNovember 11, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas Weighs in on President Biden and the Age Debate Political analyst Rakkel Andreas recently shared her thoughts on President Joe Biden’s decision to step down, highlighting global concerns about his age and fitness for office. "After the world saw the presidential debate between Trump and Biden, general sentiments have been that Biden is not appearing fit to stand for office," Andreas noted, pointing to his advanced age as a key issue. She suggested that Biden might be better […] todayJuly 22, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Biden Steps Down as Democratic Presidential Candidate, Sparking Local Debate U.S. President, Joseph Biden has withdrawn from his position as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, bringing significant attention to issues of age, cognitive ability, and global leadership. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas comments on the implications of Biden’s decision for the upcoming election and its impact on international perceptions of American leadership. todayJuly 22, 2024 28
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas on Michael Amushelelo’s Move to LPM Namibia's political landscape is abuzz with speculation following activist Michael Amushelelo's announcement of his intention to join the Landless People's Movement (LPM). To gain a deeper understanding of the implications of this move, we turn to political analyst Rakkel Andreas, known for her astute observations on Namibian politics. Andreas views Amushelelo's decision as a significant development, noting both his strong personality and the established dynamics within LPM. "Amushelelo is a […] todayJuly 12, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Local Experts Talk Youth, Social Media Activism And Politics A Local Political Analyst challenges Namibian youth to harness collective strength on pertinent issues affecting them. Despite Namibia's smaller population compared to Kenya's, Rakkel Andreas dismisses the notion that numerical size dictates influence. In the meatime, digital media expert Nrupesh Soni called for constructive dialogue on optimizing social media for impactful activism,adding that activists can leverage these platforms to amplify their voices and influence societal norms and policies. todayJuly 1, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba Set to Deliver Maiden State of the Nation Address This afternoon, President Nangolo Mbumba is scheduled to deliver his inaugural State of the Nation Address at Parliament. The State of the Nation Address marks Mbumba's first official address of this kind. Typically, the address is given during the committee stage of debates on the annual Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas shared this insight. todayMarch 14, 2024 36
insert_link World Countries suspend support to UN Agency over Israel attack investigation Nine countries have paused future funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East amid an investigation into allegations some workers participated in the October 7th attack on Israel. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas weighs in on the decision. Meanwhile, Austria has joined a growing list of countries that have announced a suspension of payments to the UN Palestinian aid agency. More than 10 […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 29