SWAPO Party

INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Highlights Key Challenges for Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Presidency

Political analyst Rui Tyitende has outlined major challenges facing newly inaugurated Namibian president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Reflecting on her inaugural speech, he pointed to her firm stance against corruption, describing her statement equating corruption to treason as a significant message for both the public and private sectors. However, the expert cautioned against focusing on intentions alone, stressing the need to track the government’s actions over time. He argued that the first […]

21 March, 2025 80

Namibia

IPC’s leader Itula loses Supreme Court election case

By: Junior Mutaleni In a decisive verdict delivered this morning, the Supreme Court dismissed the legal challenge Dr Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) brought against the President and other respondents. The case, stemming from the 2024 presidential election, saw Itula, the IPC’s candidate, contesting the victory of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party. Presiding Judge Justice, Chief Justice Peter Shivute declared the election […]

28 February, 2025 103

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Swapo Establishes Sam Nujoma Museum With Public Donations Welcomed

Swapo Party president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the party will transform the late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s former office at its headquarters into a museum. She has urged members of the public to contribute valuable historical items for display, according to Selma Taapopi from One Africa TV's NewsOnOne:

28 February, 2025 48

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Ivula-Ithana Reflects on Nujoma’s Legacy Before and After Independence

Former Cabinet Minister and Swapo Party Secretary-General, Pendukeni Ivula-Ithana, pays tribute to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, emphasizing his crucial leadership in Namibia’s liberation struggle and nation-building efforts.

10 February, 2025 42

Namibia

Swapo youth league raises alarm over unemployment

https://youtu.be/QbQ0rL9W8l8 By: Envaalde Matheus The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has raised concerns over the unemployment rate in Namibia. This comes after the Namibia Statistics Agency CNSA) on Wednesday announced that the country's unemployment rate stands at 36.9% during the release of the 2023 Census Labour Force Report by the Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA). SPYL spokesperson Moses Shikerete said they have noted with great concern an increase of 3.5% in […]

29 January, 2025 164

Namibia

New Village Council Planned for Tsintsabis

Oshikoto SWAPO Party regional coordinator Armas Amukwiyu revealed plans to establish a village council in Tsintsabis to better serve the community's needs. This announcement was made as Moses Khumub was introduced as the new Guinas constituency councillor, succeeding the late Marthinu Kainda.

20 January, 2025 32

Namibian Elections 2024

SADC sees regional decline in support for liberation movements

The Swapo party has retained power in Namibia's recent elections, but it recorded its weakest performance since independence in 1990. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as the country’s first female president. Swapo secured 51 of 96 parliamentary seats, garnering 53.4% of the vote—a sharp decline from the 65.5% it achieved in 2019. The party’s reduced majority reflects growing public frustration over unemployment, corruption, and inequality. The Independent Patriots for Change […]

4 December, 2024 39

Oshiwambo

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah afindanapo omahoololo a Namibia 2024

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah oye afindanapo ekondjelo loshipundi shoupresident momahoololo aliko oshivike shadjako mo Namibia. Pefimbo tatikosha konima ashike eshi kwayandjwa eshiivifo kutya oye eli omufindani womahoololo osho sha ningilwa meembelewa dakula do Commisi yomahoololo mo Windhoek onguloshi yadjako, Nandi Ndaitwa okwa ulika olupandu noku pupula kombuda ova Namibia eshi vemuhoolola. Nandi - Ndaitwa okuli omukainhu wotete okuningwa omutwe woshilongo wa Namibia. Okwati ota pandula ova Namibia ovo vaulika ohole koshilongo shavo, […]

4 December, 2024 16

Nam Elections 2024

Opposition Leaders Boycott Election Results Announcement As Swapo’s Majority Shrinks

The Swapo Party retained its majority in the National Assembly with 51 seats, a decline from 63 in 2019. The Independent Patriots for Change surged to 20 seats, marking significant gains. Opposition leaders boycotted the election results announcement, except Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda, who accused the Electoral Commission of election theft. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Party secured one seat, with its leader Lukato Lukato entering parliament.

4 December, 2024 15