PDM Leader Venaani critiques President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s leadership

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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.

PDM’s Moongo raises alarm over rise in nursing schools

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The Popular Democratic Movement MP Winnie Moongo is concerned about the mushrooming of nursing and health training institutions in Namibia.

Moongo said the number of these institutions is growing rapidly, faster than ever before.

Kamanjab Deputy Chair Resigns from PDM

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The Deputy Chairperson of the Kamanjab Village Council in the Kunene Region, Abiole Karunga, resigned from his party, the Popular Democratic Movement, on Friday.

MPs walk out of National Assembly in protest

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A heated debate in the National Assembly led to opposition MPs walking out of the chamber in protest. 

The dispute arose over a motion tabled by the Swapo party's Philipus Katamelo, proposing an amendment to Rule 2 of the Standing Rules and Orders.

Renovation of Owela Exhibition Centre set for completion this year

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The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Faustina Caley, has announced that the ministry is working to secure funding and expertise to restore the Owela Exhibition and Educational Centre, which has been closed since February 2020. 

MPs discuss proposed law to define the powers and duties of the Ombudsman

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As the National Assembly resumed today, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Inna Hengari was the first to take the floor on the Ombudsman Bill, questioning the appointment process of the Ombudsman.

The proposed law aims to clearly define the powers and responsibilities of the Ombudsman in Namibia.