Landless People’s Movement (LPM) President Bernadus Swartbooi says that while Namibia gained independence 34 years ago, this has not necessarily translated into true freedom for its people. Swartbooi made these remarks while addressing the party’s star rally at the DRC Sports Field in Otjiwarongo, where LPM members and supporters, dressed in their signature orange colors, […]

The National Empowerment Fighting Corruption (NEFC) Party has called on the Namibian government to bring back religious and moral education in schools to restore good moral values. The party, which is about five years old, is on a mission to fight corruption, poverty, and inequalities, among others. “We want the Bible back into schools because […]

The Junior National Council (JNC) concluded with an insightful session focussing on the future of education and technology in the country. The Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Partnerships at NUST, Dr. Collin Stanley, spoke to the young lawmakers about opportunities in emerging industries such as robotics, artificial intelligence, green energy, agriculture, and the […]

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has announced its top 96 members of parliament and will launch its manifesto tomorrow. IPC President Dr. Panduleni Itula expressed confidence in a smooth, bloodless transition of power if elected. He emphasised that while the party has started its work, the real efforts will begin after the 28 November […]

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) says it will cover all political party and entity manifestos on all its platforms. In 2014, the nbc adopted a policy framework for elections, which has guided the national broadcaster in providing equal and fair broadcasting airtime to all political parties. “We also have the Broadcast Code, which is regulated […]

The All People’s Party’s Linus Muchila was sworn in today by Justice Dave Smuts as a member of Parliament in the National Assembly. Muchila replaces Erastus Shuumbwa, who resigned from the National Assembly. Muchila, who also serves as the Vice President of the All People’s Party, acknowledged the limited time available ahead of the upcoming […]

Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Utjiua Muinjangue, has raised concerns about the increasing abuse of alcohol and drugs among young people. She linked this growing crisis to the rising unemployment rate. In support of a motion advocating for more affordable and accessible rehabilitation centers, some MPs called on the government to integrate vocational […]

Junior MPs in the National Council voiced their worries about government schools’ poor infrastructure as well as a lack of hostels, highlighting their impact on the learning environment.  Infrastructure is a contributing factor when it comes to education. However, MP Sam Malenga raised concerns about unhygienic and dilapidated sanitation facilities. Malenga called on private stakeholders to […]

Adjustments to Human-Wildlife Conflict Self-Reliance Scheme compensation came into effect this month. The compensation plan aims to provide greater financial support to individuals affected by human-wildlife conflict.  In his ministerial address in the National Assembly, the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, attributed the rising conflicts between humans and wildlife to increased populations […]

The president of the Rally for Democracy and Progress, Mike Kavekotora, and Vice President Kennedy Shekupakela retained their respective positions at the recently held 4th National Ordinary Convention in Rundu.  At the same convention, Cecil Nguvauva was elected as the party’s Secretary General, deputised by Methumo Nghimwena.  This was revealed at an RDP media briefing […]