Yet another political party is caught up in internal turmoil. The current leadership of the South West Africa National Union, SWANU, of Namibia is challenged by a group called the 8ste Laan branch, calling for an extra-ordinary Congress in Windhoek this weekend. However, SWANU President Evalistus Kaaronda has dismissed the group’s claims, saying it does […]
The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has cautioned media houses from inciting tribalism through their reporting, making reference to the party’s elective congress at Katima Mulilo. “Members of the media, you are putting us to the greatest test of tribalism to say how many people are in the PDM; these innuendos that are […]
Palestinians have thanked Namibia for refusing a vessel suspected to be carrying military cargo for Israel from docking at the Walvis Bay port over the weekend. The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement wrote on its X page that it salutes Namibia for denying MV Kathrin to stop over at the Namibian port. The Palestinian […]
The Popular Democratic Movement Youth League (PDMYL) is celebrating the achievements scored by the youth at the just-concluded congress of the party. A significant number of youth league members were elected to the central committee, which they regard as a breakthrough in youth ascending to the political decision-making organs of the party. The league explained […]
Dr. Job Amupanda, activist in chief of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement, has criticised the current maternity leave policies in the country, describing them as a form of ‘punishment against women’ for giving birth. Despite the government’s efforts for women’s empowerment, Dr. Amupanda argues that the existing maternity leave arrangements are unfair and disadvantageous to women. […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is to officially launch the Report of the Joint Namibia-Amani Africa High-Level Panel of Experts on Africa and the Reform of the Multilateral System. The launch is taking place ahead of the United Nations Summit for the Future, which is to take place next month in New York. The report looks […]
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) held its Congress in Katima Mulilo, where President McHenry Venaani and the top five leaders retained their positions. Jennifer Van Den Heever remains Vice President, Ricky Vries continues as National Chairperson, Manuel Ngaringombe stays on as Secretary General, Linus Tobias holds the Deputy Secretary General role, and Nico Smit retains […]
Residents of Otjiwarongo Constituency have been urged to give the Swapo Party another mandate to ensure continued development in the region. This call was made by Marlene Mbakera, the assigned Swapo Party Leader for the Otjozondjupa Region, during a mini rally held at the Kalkfeld Settlement. Mbakera emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to development, highlighting […]
The Chairperson of the Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA), Gaob Johannes Isaack, has urged Nama communities to take charge of their pursuit of justice for the Nama genocide that occurred during the German colonial era. He made this call during a gathering held in Keetmanshoop, which was organized by the association to update the Nama […]
At the Popular Democratic Movement’s second national elective congress in Katima Mulilo, the party’s president, McHenry Venaani emphasized the importance of grace in both victory and defeat. “Youth, we brought you to parliament. A position doesn’t determine your future,” he said. “Walk with the elders, strategize differently to win more votes. For those contesting, you’ve […]
