…Muharukua not interested in the job Some leaders in the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) are allegedly pushing for party leader McHenry Venaani to retain his position as president uncontested during the party’s upcoming congress. This was supposed to take place last June. Member of parliament Vipuakuje Muharukua, who has been seen as a rising star...
The Presidency has instructed that N$10 646 be withdrawn from the government credit card for tips to the office’s security and protocol team. The Presidency has also returned N$21,2 million, which “could have been used for other national pressing needs”. This was revealed in an audit report into the accounts of the Office of the President...
Landless People’s Movement (LPM) deputy leader Henny Seibeb recommends that the petroleum commissioner be transferred to the Office of the President for direct oversight. Seibeb made this recommendation in parliament on Wednesday while giving his contribution to the appropriation bill. “Honourable speaker, I recommend that the petroleum commissioner be transferred to the Office of the...
United People’s Movement (UPM) vice president and member of parliament (MP) Jan van Wyk says his party supports independent candidate Ally Angula in the upcoming elections because she was told by God to run for the presidency. Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Van Wyk, whose party was in an alliance with the Popular Democratic Movement...
Stefanus Nashama The recent swearing-in of Nangolo Mbumba as Namibia’s fourth President, following the death of former President Hage Geingob, has ignited a widespread debate concerning the constitutional grounds of his presidency. The ceremony, which also saw Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Vice President, has drawn both legal scrutiny and public discourse. Critics argue that...
I never thought I would one day have to pay tribute to a man who was larger than life, a towering giant, a fearless leader, a lion, and equally as gentle as a lamb. In paying our final respects to our beloved hero and mentor, allow me to highlight some of the unique features of...
I never thought I would one day have to pay tribute to a man who was larger than life, a towering giant, a fearless leader, a lion, and equally as gentle as a lamb. In paying our final respects to our beloved hero and mentor, allow me to highlight some of the unique features of...
Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga said former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo did not make all the calculations before saying that the position of Swapo president at the upcoming extraordinary congress should be reserved for men. Ekandjo this week said he believes the position of Swapo president at the upcoming extraordinary congress should be reserved...
Stefanus Nashama Alfredo Hengari, the Presidential Press Secretary, stated that the presidency has not received a letter from lawyer Kadhila Amoomo, which addresses concerns about children selling wooden products and other items on the streets of Namibia. “No, I did not receive the letter,” Hengari commented while also inquiring about the date the letter was...
