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Namibia

Swapo Party MP Urges Increased Support for Namibian Youth Entrepreneurs

Swapo Party parliamentarian Patience Masua highlighted the financial challenges hindering young Namibians from pursuing entrepreneurship due to a lack of startup funds. Despite these obstacles, Masua emphasized ongoing efforts in the National Assembly to support small and medium enterprises . She pointed out that many young individuals possess the necessary skills and ideas for successful businesses but struggle to secure funding or qualifications. Masua's remarks were part of a debate […]

today7 March, 2024

Namibia

Poverty Deepens in Namibia as Elections Approach, with 1.7 Million Out of 2.8 Million Affected

Speaking at the ANC's manifesto launch in the Northern Cape, secretary Fikile Mbalula affirms the ruling party's dedication to reducing the cost of living and addressing hunger in the country. Similar sentiments are echoed in Namibia by the SWAPO party-led government, as the nation approaches a concerning statistic of 1.7 million out of 2.8 million people living in poverty. Here's Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya, a Local Political Analyst.  

today4 March, 2024

Namibia

The world will miss Geingob: Nandi-Ndaitwah

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said that the presence of over 20 heads of state at the memorial service of the late President Hage Geingob is testament that the world will miss him. She made the statement while delivering her tribute during the memorial service held in Geingob’s honour at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday. Nandi-Ndaitwah said it was not by mistake that the ruling party, Swapo, deployed […]

today24 February, 2024

Namibia

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Activist Rosa Namises Unveils the Intricate Nexus of Homelessness and Voting

Introduction: In a compelling interview, activist Rosa Namises delves into the heart of societal challenges, unraveling the complex web that connects homelessness and the voting landscape in Namibia. As we engage in this conversation, we gain valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of the issue and the imperative to address it with urgency. The Pervasive Issue of Homelessness: Namises draws attention to the profound impact of homelessness, extending far beyond […]

today20 February, 2024

Namibia

SWAPO Secretary General Decries Succession Talks Amid Mourning for Late President Hage Geingob

SWAPO Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, strongly condemns party members engaging in discussions about succession plans while the party is still mourning the recent loss of President Hage Geingob. Geingob passed away a week ago in Windhoek during cancer treatment, leaving the ruling party without a president. Some members are advocating for an extraordinary congress to elect a new party president. Shaningwa labels discussions of SWAPO succession as "unsympathetic, insensitive, and […]

today13 February, 2024

Oshiwambo

SWAPO ya simaneke noku dhimbulukwa omuleli gwawo omukulu koombonge dhongundu uusiku wa piti

  Iilyo yongundu yo SWAPO,aayambidhidhi naaholi yongundu uusiku wa piti okwali ya ngundumana koombonge dhongundu mo Windhoek,okudhimbulukwa omupresitend omukulu gongundu nomutse goshilongo ,nakusa Hage Geingob. Omupresitend a keelela ponkatu yuupresitend wongundu Netumbo Nandi Ndeitwah okwati iilyo yongundu naa Namibia naya kalekepo uuthiga ndjokonona wa Geingob, wuukumwe noku kwatelamo kehe gumwe. Tati naya tsikile okutyapula onkalamwenyo ya Geingob neitulemo ,okutsikila okutunga ongundu yawo yopapolitika noshilongo shawo,kohi yegumbo limwe ndyoka kaapena ngoka […]

today12 February, 2024

Namibia

SWAPO Deputy Secretary General Disagrees with Ekandjo’s Call for Male-Reserved Presidency

SWAPO's Deputy Secretary General, Uahekua Herunga, has contested former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo's suggestion that the position of SWAPO president at the upcoming extraordinary congress should be reserved for men. Ekandjo argued for gender balance but also recommended Swapo Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's resignation if she aims to contest for the party presidency. Herunga, a beneficiary of the 50:50 gender balance Swapo policy, believes Ekandjo's perspective lacks comprehensive consideration.

today8 February, 2024

Namibia

Jerry Ekandjo Advocates for Gender-Specific Swapo Presidency, Calls for VP Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Resignation

Former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo has expressed his belief that the position of Swapo party president at the upcoming extraordinary congress should be exclusively reserved for men to achieve gender balance. Furthermore, Ekandjo called for the resignation of Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah if she intends to challenge for the party presidency. Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya gave his opinion on this matter.  

today7 February, 2024