LPM’s Mootu Criticizes Mid-Term Budget as “Missed Opportunity”

LPM’s Mootu Criticizes Mid-Term Budget as “Missed Opportunity”

Utaara Mootu of the Landless People's Movement criticized the mid-term budget, calling it insufficient for addressing the nation's pressing economic and social issues. She raised concerns about delayed unemployment data, claiming it leaves voters uninformed. Mootu emphasized that housing, education, agriculture, electrification, and SME support require urgent, transformative action rather than continued promises. She concluded by urging the government to prioritize meaningful reforms that provide justice and dignity to citizens. […]

October 31, 2024 17

Namibia

LPM’s Utaara Mootu Tables Motion for Enhanced Financial Support to Youth Entrepreneurs

In a decisive move aimed at catalyzing youth entrepreneurship, Utaara Mootu, a member of the Landless People's Movement and of Parliament, has tabled a motion demanding urgent government action. The motion, slated for this afternoon, focuses squarely on enhancing financial support for young entrepreneurs.

June 26, 2024 36

Namibia

African Union and SADC Hold Workshop on Migration Governance

The African Union Commission and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum organized a two-day inter-regional workshop focusing on African migration governance. Representatives from various regional bodies, including ECOWAS, EALA, and PAP, attended to discuss labor migration governance. Utaara Mootu, a parliament member, stressed the significance of labor migration governance for societal and economic development, highlighting the need for fair, equitable systems respecting the rights and dignity of migrants.

May 8, 2024 13

Interview Transcripts

Lifalaza Simataa Reflects on LPMS 5th Anniversary Celebration in Tsumeb

In an exclusive interview, Lifalaza Simataa, a prominent figure within the Landless People's Movement (LPM), shared insights into the party's vibrant celebration of its fifth-year anniversary in Tsumeb. The festivities took place over the weekend, spanning both Tsumeb on the second of March and Grootfontein on the third. Simataa began by emphasizing the significance of the occasion, not only marking the party's fifth anniversary but also serving as the launchpad […]

March 5, 2024 7