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Duminga Ndala

Also known as: LPM member and youth leader Duminga Ndala

Duminga Ndala — Landless People's Movement national youth leader appointed chairperson of Young Women of Africa, representing continental network of young women aged 16-40 across 39 countries.

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What’s been said

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  1. March 2026
  2. New Era

    Duminga Ndala currently serves as Chairperson of the Namibian opposition, Landless People's Movement Youth Command Element

    Source

    Ndala is a youth leader and politician who currently serves as Chairperson of the Namibian opposition, Landless People's Movement Youth Command Element.

    Young African women leading change
  3. February 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Duminga Ndala was appointed chairperson of the Young Women of Africa

    Source

    Landless People's Movement national youth leader Duminga Ndala has been appointed as chairperson of the Young Women of Africa.

    Duminga Ndala appointed chairperson of Young Women of Africa
  5. January 2026
  6. New Era

    Duminga Ndala said country is not in financial position to fully implement tertiary education

    Source

    Ndala added, "It's obvious that the country is not in the financial position to fully implement the tertiary education. This is why there has been a shift in how funding will take place."

    Subsidised tertiary education draws mixed reactions
  7. September 2024
  8. The Namibian

    Duminga Ndala said LPM promises to allocate 70% of jobs to young people

    Source

    This was said by LPM Youth Command leader Duminga Ndala in the Kavango East region on Saturday.

    LPM pledges to allocate 70% of jobs to the youth
  9. August 2023
  10. The Namibian

    Duminga Ndala is Landless People's Movement Youth Command leader

    Source

    Landless People's Movement Youth Command leader, Duminga Ndala, joins desert radio to give a brief on the Pan-Afrikan Renaissance and the second Young Afrikans Leadership Summit, recently held in Windhoek went

    Duminga Ndala
  11. The Namibian

    Duminga Ndala joined desert radio to give a brief on Pan-Afrikan Renaissance and Young Afrikans Leadership Summit

    Source

    Landless People's Movement Youth Command leader, Duminga Ndala, joins desert radio to give a brief on the Pan-Afrikan Renaissance and the second Young Afrikans Leadership Summit, recently held in Windhoek went

    Duminga Ndala
  12. July 2023
  13. The Namibian

    Duminga Ndala said the ACC document is inconclusive and empty

    Source

    Landless People's Movement youth leader Duminga Ndala said her party believes that the ACC document is inconclusive and empty.

    Calls for Namcor board, Mulunga to be fired
Politics

PM warns NYC not a shortcut to political stardom

The News

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has cautioned that the National Youth Council should not be used as a stepping stone to political stardom, but instead serve as a platform for youth empowerment and nation-building. His warning follows a chaotic elective assembly over the weekend that descended into violence, injuring nine delegates and forcing the ministry to halt proceedings indefinitely.

23 June 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 23 June

  1. PM warns NYC not a shortcut to political stardom

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has cautioned that the National Youth Council should not be used as a stepping stone to political stardom, but instead serve as a platform for youth empowerment and nation-building. His warning follows a chaotic elective assembly over the weekend that descended into violence, injuring nine delegates and forcing the ministry to halt proceedings indefinitely.

    23 June 2026 · New Era

Monday 22 June

  1. Violence at National Youth Council election forces postponement

    The state-funded National Youth Council's general assembly in Swakopmund was postponed after violence erupted during the election of a new executive chairperson, injuring nine delegates. The education minister condemned the incident as "unacceptable, unruly conduct and violence," and critics are calling for the institution to be dismantled.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Five NYC delegates open assault cases at Swakopmund

    Five National Youth Council members opened common assault cases at Mondesa Police Station after being assaulted during a chaotic display on Sunday night in Swakopmund. The general assembly to elect a new NYC executive chairperson has been postponed by the Minister of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture due to the electoral committee's resignation citing safety concerns.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian

  3. National Youth Council assembly postponed after violent clashes

    A National Youth Council elective general assembly that began Friday descended into chaos on Saturday, injuring nine delegates and prompting education minister Sanet Steenkamp to postpone the assembly indefinitely. The disruption involved disputes over the electoral process, with disagreements over delegate allocations and factional tensions.

    22 June 2026 · New Era

  4. Violence at youth council elections injures nine, wastes N$2m

    Violent clashes at National Youth Council leadership elections in Swakopmund on Saturday left nine young people injured and forced the suspension of the election. The violence, which broke out over disputes regarding delegate verification and the electoral process, prompted the resignation of the electoral committee and an estimated N$2 million in wasted public funds spent on transportation, accommodation, meals, and venue costs.

    22 June 2026 · Namibian Sun

Saturday 20 June

  1. Delegate list row disrupts National Youth Council elections

    Tensions erupted at the National Youth Council's general assembly on Saturday over allegations that delegates were omitted from the voters' list before elections at Swakopmund, with Student Union of Namibia board chairperson Bernhard Kavau calling for the assembly to be nullified due to delegate irregularities and alleged dual candidacy.

    20 June 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 17 June

  1. South African group says Namibians not targets of anti-immigrant campaign

    The founder of South Africa's March and March organisation, which focuses on illegal immigration, has said Namibians are "law-abiding citizens" and not targets of anti-immigrant sentiment, despite xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. She described Nigerians as the most problematic nationality, saying they enter without documentation and engage in criminal activity.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 4 June

  1. Online trolling reduces women's public political participation

    Online trolling and harassment are affecting women's political participation in Namibia, with Minister Emma Theofelus noting that many women in politics practice self-censorship by limiting social media engagement. According to political figures, misogynistic attacks aim to undermine women politicians' credibility rather than engage in legitimate political debate, causing them to be more cautious about expressing strong opinions on controversial issues.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 April

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah faces pressure on jobs, housing, fuel ahead of Sona

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to address employment creation, housing affordability, fuel prices, and service delivery in today's state of the nation address. Politicians, businesses, civil society, and economists are calling for practical solutions and progress reports on previous commitments, including the 500,000 jobs target and structural economic reforms.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 March

  1. Namibia debates social media ban for children under 15

    Namibian lawmakers and child welfare experts are divided over whether to ban social media for children under 15, with supporters citing mental health and cyberbullying concerns while critics argue for evidence-based regulation rather than an outright ban. Experts also note that enforcement would be technically challenging given the ease of age verification manipulation.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Namibian youth leader appointed chairperson of pan-African women's movement

    Duminga Ndala, a Namibian youth leader, has been appointed chairperson of the Young Women of Africa (YWOA), a continental network uniting young women aged 16 to 40 from 39 countries. Ndala said the movement creates space for young women to drive systemic change and address pressing issues including healthcare access and period poverty across the continent.

    4 March 2026 · New Era

Thursday 5 February

  1. LPM youth leader appointed Young Women of Africa chair

    Duminga Ndala, the Landless People's Movement national youth leader, has been appointed chairperson of Young Women of Africa. She will represent the continental organisation at national and international events and lead advocacy for policies benefiting young women across Africa.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Subsidised tertiary education policy draws cautious and critical responses

    The education ministry expanded access to subsidised tertiary education including Grade 11 students, with the NSFAF non-tuition threshold raised to N$300,000 household income. While some student organisations welcomed the move, critics questioned the criteria for qualifying students, sustainability concerns, and whether the policy constitutes genuine free education or was politically motivated.

    23 January 2026 · New Era

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