insert_link Business / Economics Hospital pie in the election sky This story is republished with permission from The Tender Bulletin (Edition No. 1541 - 30 May 2024) Swapo has spent close to N$1-b on its swanky new head office opposite the dilapidated Katutura Hospital on which the government has spent only N$120-m since 1994, attracting much public criticism. Now, with November’s general elections around the corner, Windhoek’s new District Hospital in Havana has suddenly been prioritised after […] today27 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Empty Tickboxes on Namibian Government List Raise Concerns Ahead of Elections As the elections draw near, a growing number of tickboxes on the Namibian government 1990 to-do list remain unfilled. Peterstone Thapalo, a community leader from Windhoek's Tobias Hainyeko Constituency, highlighted the following issue along with other concerns in a recent interview with our news team. today24 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Political Analyst Assesses Governance in Namibia Focusing on SWAPO Administration Professor Ndumba Kamwanya, a political analyst, examined the governance landscape in Namibia, with a specific focus on the performance of the SWAPO government. He offered insights into the correlation between election years and the fulfillment of developmental pledges. today17 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Social Media Video Shows Swapo Councilor Addressing Youth in Rehoboth Amid Landless People’s Movement Poster Damage A recently circulated video on social media captured Swapo Councilor Mara Amilia-Beukes engaging with youth in Rehoboth. Notably, torn remnants of posters from the Landless People's Movement political party are visible in the footage. Lifalaza Simataa, a member of the organization, provided commentary on the incident. today13 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya Analyzes Political Rhetoric in Namibia, Spotlighting SWAPO’s Claims of Success Political Analyst and professor Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya spoke to us on the dynamics of political rhetoric in Namibia, particularly concerning the ruling party, SWAPO, and its claims of success. In a candid discussion, Kamwanya navigates the delicate balance between political posturing and genuine accountability. today13 May, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Hamushanga woSwapo Sophia Shaningwa, aulika elineekelo laye opo ongudu ika li kole omawi oo ya kanifile mo mahoololo adileko. Hamushanga wo ngudu yo Swapo meme, Sophia Shaningwa okwati ongudu oyina ehalo nomafaneko oku kalikola oipundi ifike po two-thirds oyo ya kanifile oku dja mo mahoololo omo 2019. Shaningwa edi okwe di popya metitatu po shongalele sho ngudu yo Swapo osho shali sha ningilwa momudingonoko wa Tuhingireni . Okwati ongudu yo Swapo oya kala oyo ili komesho no uhapu woipundi meumbo lomutumba wopashiwana oku dja mo 1994 tati ongudu oya […] today10 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party Aims to Reclaim Two-Thirds Majority Lost in 2019 Elections Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa of the ruling Swapo Party expressed the party's goal to regain the two-thirds majority it lost in the 2019 general elections. At a mini rally in Tuhingireni informal settlement, Shaningwa highlighted the historical support from the Kavango regions and emphasized the importance of mobilizing voters for the upcoming elections in June and November 2024. Additionally, she advocated for the revival of green schemes in Kavango East […] today10 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Financial Constraints Stifle SWAPO’s Plans for Extraordinary Congress SWAPO faces financial hurdles preventing the organization of an extraordinary congress aimed at electing a new party president following the death of Hage Geingob. While some members pursue legal avenues for a leadership change, the endorsement of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah without a congress sparks allegations of constitutional violations. Internal documents reveal SWAPO's financial woes, with the party admitting a lack of funds necessary for the congress. Despite previous lavish spending on […] today7 May, 2024
insert_link 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
