Landless People's Movement hosts policy conference

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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.

Success in policy formulation and policy implementation depends on good governance and rule-based institutions, says Swartbooi.

Further emphasising that respect for that is aligned with the national constitution and steered by competent leaders who are democratic in executing their mandates.

LPM concerned about safety of Enumerators

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Landless People's Movement (LPM) MP Henny Seibeb has voiced his concerns regarding the safety of census enumerators.

This comes in the wake of videos circulating where commercial farmers reportedly harassed and threatened the enumerators.

Seibeb has questioned whether the Namibian Defence Force should not be deployed to ensure the safety of the enumerators.

In response to Seibeb's concerns, the Minister of Defence, Frans Kapofi, reassured the public that, at this point, there is no need for military involvement.

MP Henny Seibeb draws attention to small-scale miners

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Landless People's Movement (LPM) MP Henny Seibeb presented a motion to look into the difficulties encountered by small-scale miners in the Erongo Region. The motion calls for increased recognition and support of the small miners.

Seibeb's motion provides a comprehensive account of the challenges confronting small-scale miners, whose operations play a crucial role in the local economy but are hindered by various obstacles. These challenges encompass regulatory constraints, limited access to mining areas, and the absence of adequate funding opportunities.

Swartbooi vs Katjavivi case starts in High Court

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In what could turn into a legal precedent of titanic proportions, Bernadus Swartbooi, the leader of the Landless People's Movement, has taken on the Speaker of the National Assembly in a motion to review decisions taken by the legislative body.

The case started this morning in the High Court.

The motion for review addresses a series of actions and decisions taken by the National Assembly, the Standing Committee on Standing Rules and Orders and Internal Arrangements, and the Standing Committee of Privileges.

LPM Chief Whip warns parliament against setting rules to silence outspoken MPs

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Landless People's Movement (LPM) Chief Whip Henny Seibeb has warned members of parliament not to set up rules that criminalise outspoken parliamentarians.

Seibeb has urged his peers at a validation meeting in Swakopmund to come up with futuristic rules that will help strengthen the functions of parliament.

Members of the National Assembly have gathered in Swakopmund to review the current rules governing the house.

The last time the rules were reviewed was seven years ago.

KARASBURG LA, LPM-LED COUNCIL AT LOGGERHEADS OVER MAYOR'S PA POST

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The management of the Karasburg Local Authority and the Landless People's Movement (LPM)-led town council are at loggerheads over the appointment of a Personal Assistant to the Mayor.

LPM headhunted Kallie Goliath against the requirements of the Local Authority Act, which stipulates procedures to be followed before the creation of any new position in the council structure.

NamPower should be dismantled - Swartbooi

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The leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, has called for NamPower to be dismantled, saying the power utility has failed to generate sufficient energy for the country.

Swartbooi says Namibia's dependence on South Africa and Zambia for electricity could one day leave the country in the dark.

At a media conference, Swartbooi said Namibia is currently at the mercy of ESKOM and ZESCO.

LPM's Seibeb concerned about the slow progress of the Green Hydrogen programme

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Landless People's Movement (LPM) Member of Parliament Henny Seibeb has expressed concern about what he describes as the slow progress of the country's Green Hydrogen programme.

Seibeb questioned whether this project would serve as a padlock for poverty or a key to prosperity.

In his motion on this new initiative in the National Assembly on Wednesday, he stated that despite the signing of the Feasibility Implementation Agreement between Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, the project is, unfortunately, progressing too slowly.