The Keetmanshoop Town Council elected Councillor Annelize Knaus of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) as the new mayor during today’s annual mayoral election. Councillor Easter Isaak nominated Knaus for the mayor position, and former Mayor McDonald Hanse seconded the nomination. Knaus, a Landless People’s Movement councillor, is taking over from her LPM predecessor, Hanse. Councillors […]
Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi has urged incoming parliamentarians to acquaint themselves with the parliamentary rules as they prepare to begin their roles in 2025. Professor Katjavivi was speaking on nbc’s ‘Inside the Chambers’ TV program. Professor Katjavivi spoke about the importance of spending enough time to learn about the workings of parliament. […]
Political parties have expressed their eagerness and look forward to the sitting of the National Assembly next year as they remain resolute in outlining their legislative priorities. The Swapo Party retained the majority in the National Assembly with 51 seats, a notable decline from the 63 seats it secured in the 2019 national elections. IPC, […]
The Swapo Party’s Coordinator for the ||Kharas Region, Mathew Mumbala, has expressed gratitude to the electorate, especially in ||Kharas, for their support, which secured the party’s victory in the recently concluded national elections. Mumbala extended his congratulations to President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her victory at a media briefing. He stated that Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s success as […]
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed rumours about her health at the Swapo Party’s victory celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in the capital. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah rubbished allegations that she has been in and out of the hospital during the campaign period. ”Comrades, during this campaign there has been a lot of breaking news about Netumbo […]
Namibia and China’s relationship is based on political understanding, cultural cooperation, and infrastructure development. President Nangolo Mbumba reaffirmed this at the ongoing 22nd Doha Forum’s discussion segment titled ‘China’s Role in a Rising Global South: Redefining the Future of the World Order.’ The segment explored how China’s growing influence in the global south impacts the […]
Swanu Party congratulated the president-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Despite political differences, the party says it respects the electoral body’s declaration of Nandi-Ndaitwah as president-elect. “It is only fair to congratulate President Nandi-Ndaitwah for her victory and wish her well in her endeavors. We are doing this deliberately because body and politics are true in law; a […]
The President of Swanu says the party would not agree to the nullification of Presidential and National Assembly elections, as this infringes on the rights of those who went out to cast their votes. Swanu, however, agreed that issues of ballots, eligible voters who could not vote, and observer mission selections could have been dealt […]
The bilateral ties between Namibia and the USA would continue to remain stable, anchored on democratic principles. President Nangolo Mbumba and US Ambassador Randy Berry reaffirmed this in light of the general elections that took place in both countries. The month of November saw Namibia and the US closing off their electoral cycles with general […]
The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) party has called on its members to remain calm as they observe political developments in the country. The party’s president, Mike Kavekotora, made the call during a media briefing held in Windhoek today. He said the entire membership of the party has decided to remain calm and resolute […]
