Also known as: AR · Affirmative Repositioning Movement · Angermund Racing · the AR movement · Affirmative Repositing
Opposition political party calling for wealth redistribution and criticising inequality since independence.
Woodland Ridge from Junius Racing won the Independence Cup 2026 horse racing competition held at Gobabis turf in the Omaheke region, claiming the main race of 2000 metres and a cash prize of N$4,500. More than 50 horses from various racing clubs across Namibia competed in 17 races as part of the Independence celebration.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Woodland Ridge from Junius Racing won the Independence Cup 2026 horse racing competition held at Gobabis turf in the Omaheke region, claiming the main race of 2000 metres and a cash prize of N$4,500. More than 50 horses from various racing clubs across Namibia competed in 17 races as part of the Independence celebration.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
The Affirmative Repositioning party said independence is "incomplete" due to persistent poverty, inequality and unemployment, arguing that since 1990 freedom fighters compromised with former colonisers who retained economic control while surrendering only political institutions.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian youth were central to the independence struggle, but veterans and contemporary activists argue that economic emancipation remains incomplete. Today's youth movements have shifted from political freedom to addressing unemployment, social inequality, and demanding accountability for change.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Oshakati State Hospital is struggling with patient record storage due to space shortages and budget constraints, with files stored on floors and unusable beds in non-compliant temporary facilities. The hospital has begun relocating some records to an external warehouse, while government officials call for urgent revision of the Archives Act and improved data governance standards.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
IPC lawmaker Armas Amukoto has urged Namibia to rename Henties Bay in honour of founding president Sam Nujoma as part of decolonising public spaces and honouring liberation heroes. The proposal comes as parliament also considers converting the Old State House into a museum dedicated to Nujoma's legacy.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
Affirmative Repositioning MP Esther Haikola-Sakaria has raised concerns about growing hepatitis B infections among young Namibians, noting that the virus is up to 100 times more infectious than HIV-AIDS but receives far less public awareness and prevention attention from the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda tabled a motion in the National Assembly opposing the use of chief mourners at state funerals, arguing the practice is a foreign concept that disregards indigenous burial customs and creates cultural confusion. Amupanda cited examples from various Namibian traditions, including orientation of graves and gender-specific burial practices, and contended that state funerals fail to observe rituals that hold spiritual significance.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek, which records approximately 960 burials annually, says five of its seven cemeteries are at full capacity and is urging residents to consider cremation as an alternative. The municipality is exploring measures including second interments and developing a new cemetery at Rocky Crest, though some residents and cultural groups have raised concerns about land allocation and religious objections to cremation.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held substantive talks with the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement at State House, covering economic development, governance reforms, land delivery and housing finance. AR leader Job Amupanda said the delegation presented detailed written proposals and described the engagement as the beginning of further discussions to ensure implementation of policy commitments.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held consultations with the Affirmative Repositioning Movement at State House, part of her broader engagement with opposition parties on matters including economic development, governance, and institutional accountability. Both the President and AR leader Job Shipululo Amupanda characterised the dialogue as constructive and focused on strengthening governance and national progress.
15 March 2026 · Informanté →