Despite objections from the Affirmative Repositioning party questioning the legitimacy of the selection process, four members of the Namibian parliament were sworn in on Monday as representatives to the Pan-African Parliament.
The Swapo Party has come to the defence of the late Founding President Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma following the circulation of social media content accusing him of suppressing corruption reports during his presidency.
PDM Leader McHenry Venaani has described President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s first 100 days in office as a period of “rhetoric over results.”
Speaking at a media conference, Venaani claimed the President’s much-publicized “business unusual” approach has resulted in political stagnation.
The United Democratic Front's president, Hendrik Gaobaeb, has reaffirmed the party's commitment to service delivery, stressing that areas under the party's leadership must reflect visible development and accountable leadership.
Various members of parliament stressed the importance of continuing the drought relief programme as some parts of the country remain food insecure.
This was the discussion that ensued after Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced the end of the current drought relief programme.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has submitted the performance assessment and post-election report for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The report was presented in the National Assembly by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo.
Regional officials and community members welcomed Hofni Iipinge, the newly appointed Governor of the Oshana Region, as he officially assumed office.
Last week in the National Assembly, AR MP Tuhafeni Kalola proposed that Namibia should lower the voting age from 18 to 16.
Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for the establishment of a single, unified national election.
Hangula believes that holding separate elections contributes to voter fatigue and unequal participation.
Affirmative Repositioning Party Member of Parliament George Kambala had expressed concerns about the appointment process for leaders of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). He says that the current process lacks transparency, which undermines the credibility of the commission.
