insert_link Namibia SWAPO Members Advocate for Extraordinary Congress Despite Constitutional Clarification SWAPO backbencher Jerry Ekandjo and former works ministry permanent secretary Peter Mwatile recently met with SWAPO vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to advocate for the party to convene an extraordinary congress. This move comes despite the party's clarification, conveyed by its lawyer Sisa Namandje, that SWAPO's constitution does not explicitly mandate an extraordinary congress to be held three months after the death of a sitting president. todayApril 10, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Local Political Analyst weighs in on A Resident Who Expressed Frustration at Mix Settlement During Swapo Rally During a recent Swapo rally where central committee member Tobie Aupindi addressed residents, tensions escalated when a frustrated resident from Mix settlement expressed concerns, both verbally and physically, directed at Swapo branch coordinator, Bonifatius Munango. Local Political Analyst Rui Tyitende provided insights into the incident. Ndumba Kamwanya also a local political analyst had this to say. todayApril 8, 2024 45
insert_link Namibia Kadiva Hamutumwa elected President of NEKA The Namibian Exile Kids Association's Annual General Meeting has elected Kadiva Hamutumwa as its new president, with Sackey Nendongo as deputy and Elisabeth Nghitende as Secretary-General, assisted by Simubali Simubali. The elections, held in Otjiwarongo over the weekend, saw Hamutumwa receiving 125 votes, while her opponent and former President Rauna Amutati received only four votes. Here is Kadiva Hamutumwa. todayApril 2, 2024 111
insert_link Namibia SWAPO’s Debt to Chinese Construction Firm Raises Concerns SWAPO, the ruling party, owes a Chinese construction company tasked with building its headquarters in Windhoek more than N$100 million. There are ongoing concerns regarding the transparency of spending for the project, which is estimated to be over N$1 billion. Unik Construction Engineering, the firm awarded the tender for the construction, ceased work last year after SWAPO failed to settle its bills. todayMarch 28, 2024 61
insert_link 14 10 Oshiwambo Omupresitend Nangolo Mbumba okwa pyakudhukwa okuyamukula koshipotha sho Fishrot Omupresitend Nangolo Mbumba okwati okwa pyakudhukwa okugandja uumbangi mompangu ngele okwiithanwa aka yamukule koshipotha sho Fishrot,shoka sha kwatelamo aanamadhina mongundu ye yo SWAPO. Mbumba okwali ta yamukula kepulo lyomunaapalamende McHerry Veenani megumbo lyopashigwana ohela ,pethimbo lyo SONA kungele okwa pyakudhukwa okuyamukula nenge okugandja uumbangi moshipotha shuukengeleledhi woodola oomilion. Mbuma kwali o chief administrator go SWAPO ,niilyo yilwe yongundu oya tindi omipopyo kutya ongundu yo SWAPO oya mona uuwanawa mo Fishrot. […] todayMarch 15, 2024 51 10 14
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party Resolves to Retain Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Presidential Candidate Amidst Constitutional Turmoil In the aftermath of the passing of Swapo Party president Dr. Hage Geingob on February 4, 2024, the ruling party's central committee convened on Saturday, adopting resolutions to address the constitutional challenges ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. The CC decided that Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Swapo Party Vice President, will continue as the ruling party's presidential candidate for the forthcoming elections later this year. Additionally, the CC resolved that an extraordinary […] todayMarch 11, 2024 73
insert_link Namibia Ndumba Kamwanya Unveils Intriguing Insights from Quick Poll Between SWAPO and PDM In a recent interview, local political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya provided valuable yet interesting insights into a quick poll conducted between Namibia's ruling party, SWAPO, and the opposition party, PDM. We asked "Which political party would win if a quick poll was carried out today the 8th of March 2024?" todayMarch 8, 2024 16
insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 7, 2024 32
insert_link 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. todayMarch 4, 2024 39