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.
The Electoral Court is set to hear arguments from the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and the Landless People's Movement (LPM) on Friday.
Opposition MP Utaara Mootu has criticized the recently announced mid-term budget review, presented by Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi on Wednesday. She called for substantial changes to enhance the lives of citizens across the country.
21 political parties on the list have made the deadline to participate in the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The Affirmative Repositioning Movement, the Landless People's Movement, and the Republican Party of Namibia submitted their lists before the 11 o'clock deadline this morning.
The Landless People's Movement (LPM) missed its target of having 71% youth representation in the parliamentary list and has instead reached only 45%.
LPM announced its list of 92 candidates for the National Assembly at the electoral convention held over the weekend in Windhoek.
Chaos erupted today at the University of Namibia's (UNAM) main campus when members of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) attempted to distribute flyers, which is currently not allowed by the institution.
Landless People's Movement (LPM) President Bernadus Swartbooi says that while Namibia gained independence 34 years ago, this has not necessarily translated into true freedom for its people.
The position of Deputy Leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) remains vacant following the resignation of Henny Seibeb last month.
The Landless People's Movement, or LPM, has been rocked by the resignation of two senior leaders.
The Deputy Leader of LPM, Henny Seibeb, and Operative Secretary Edson Isaak tendered resignation letters dated June 4th.
They have also resigned as LPM Members of Parliament with immediate effect.
The leader of the Landless People's Movement, Bernardus Swartbooi, has reminded party members to be responsible and accountable.
He made the call during the movement's first policy conference held in Windhoek today.
