insert_link NamibiaParliament criticised over weak legislative delivery (Photo credit: New Era Publication) The National Assembly has come under fire from public policy analysts for failing to pass any meaningful legislation in 2025, aside from the national budget, as the legislature ended its session weeks early. Dr. Marius Kudumo, a local public policy analyst, expressed serious concern, noting that “this is the worst legislative performance since independence.” He warns that the early adjournment and lack of bills passed […] today19 November, 2025
NamibiaSwartbooi 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
insert_link Nam Elections 2024Itula Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling but Questions ECN’s Interpretation Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula says the party accepts the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the bid to nullify last year’s presidential and parliamentary elections. However, speaking to local media, Itula emphasized that while they respect the ruling, they do not necessarily agree with the Electoral Commission interpretation of the law. He urged supporters to move forward and called for a critical review of country's electoral laws. today4 March, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024IPC Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling on Election Extension In this report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Eric Mhunduru, the Independent Patriots for Change has accepted the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Electoral Commission of Namibia and President Nangolo Mbumba’s move to extend voting days for the November 2024 elections. IPC President, Dr. Panduleni Itula, expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that while the party feels aggrieved as a democratic institution, it will respect the rule of law like […] today1 March, 2025
