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August 2026
Windhoek Observer
Shadow minister Aloisius Kanguluaskedgovernment to provide Parliament with a clear, time-bound plan for addressing the backlog
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“Shadow minister Aloisius Kangulu is therefore justified in asking government to provide Parliament with a clear, time-bound plan for addressing the backlog.”
Independent Patriots for Change Erongo regional chairperson Aloisius Kangulucalled forurgent dialogue between Gendev's management, workers and their union
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“Independent Patriots for Change Erongo regional chairperson Aloisius Kangulu recently visited striking employees and called for urgent dialogue between Gendev's management, workers and their union.”
Aloisius Kangulusaidrestructuring aimed at ensuring capable leadership for next five years
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“Kangulu said the restructuring process was aimed at ensuring the party had capable leadership in place to guide its structures over the next five years, following a directive from the national general secretary.”
Aloisius KangulusaidIPC members should focus on strengthening party structures, not political propaganda
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“Therefore, IPC members should not be distracted by political propaganda or speculation on social media but focus on strengthening the party's structures and implementing its programmes, he said.”
Aloisius KanguluurgedMinister Kapofi to personally engage the protesting veterans
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“Kapofi's remarks come after Kangulu urged him to personally engage the veterans, who have been camping outside the Swapo headquarters opposite Katutura State Hospital.”
Independent Patriots for Change Aloisius Kangulusaidgovernment must stop creating institutions if not going to support them
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“Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Aloisius Kangulu said the government must stop creating institutions if it is not going to support them, arguing such inadequate funding of the ACC cripples its mandate.”
Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister Aloisius Kangulusays airspace restrictions could have negative implicationson Karibib's economy and tourism
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“Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister of defence and veterans affairs Aloisius Kangulu says airspace restrictions could have negative implications on Karibib's economy and sectors such as tourism.”
About 11,000 registered liberation veterans remain without Individual Veterans' Projects (IVPs), with only about 15,000 of approximately 26,000 registered veterans having received the N$200,000 once-off grant. Funding the remaining beneficiaries is estimated to require N$1.9 billion, prompting calls for government to provide Parliament with a time-bound plan.
About 11,000 registered liberation veterans remain without Individual Veterans' Projects (IVPs), with only about 15,000 of approximately 26,000 registered veterans having received the N$200,000 once-off grant. Funding the remaining beneficiaries is estimated to require N$1.9 billion, prompting calls for government to provide Parliament with a time-bound plan.
Gendev Fishing Group has proposed paying workers 70% of their guaranteed 195-hour salary during periods when the company is not fully operational, but the union continues to demand 100% of the guarantee, leaving wage negotiations deadlocked. The company says it cannot afford the union's demand due to limited fishing quota and grounds.
Independent Patriots for Change's Erongo chairperson Aloisius Kangulu called on party members to remain focused on addressing poverty, unemployment and inequality facing ordinary Namibians, rather than allowing internal differences and political speculation to distract them during the party's restructuring process.
The Independent Patriots for Change has accused Swapo of exploiting poverty and people's personal circumstances to weaken opposition parties, following the defection of former Erongo regional mobiliser Rudolf Kahingunga and others to the ruling party.
The Independent Patriots for Change has rejected allegations from former Erongo regional mobiliser Rudolf Kahingunga that the party suffers from centralised decision-making and that some branches may boycott upcoming regional elections, with IPC spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge dismissing his claims as "fake news." Kahingunga resigned from the IPC on 7 July and subsequently joined Swapo Party alongside former Swakopmund mayor Blasius Goraseb and 15 members of the IPC's Otjimbingwe branch.
Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi has rejected calls to visit liberation struggle veterans protesting outside Swapo Party headquarters, saying their grievances fall outside his ministerial mandate and that they raise issues beyond his responsibility.
The IPC's shadow minister of defence Aloisius Kangulu says Defence Minister Frans Kapofi sidestepped an urgent parliamentary question calling for direct intervention with liberation struggle veterans protesting outside Swapo Party headquarters, instead providing an explanation of veterans' benefits. Kangulu clarified that the question centred on why Kapofi had not personally visited the veterans, and that receiving statutory benefits does not address their broader demands for justice and dignity.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has allocated N$20 million for capital development to construct a regional office at Oshakati as part of its N$109 million budget allocation for 2026/27. Parliamentarians commended the move but called for broader regional coverage and better funding and staff compensation to strengthen the ACC's capacity to address corruption.
The Namibian Defence Force confirmed a proposal to reclassify a military operations area (FYM-401) in Erongo to prohibited airspace, citing international aviation standards. A 25 March meeting will convene aviation authorities and stakeholders to discuss the proposal, which has drawn opposition from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association over concerns about impacts on aviation, tourism, and mining drone operations.
Environment Minister Indileni Daniel said the president will not be issuing petroleum licences, contrary to opposition claims, as this is an administrative duty. The amendment bill to place the petroleum sector under the Presidency requires oversight by the highest executive level for strategic national resources, though opposition parliamentarians dispute the move on constitutional and accountability grounds.