Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Eneas Emvula

Also known as: former ambassador Emvula · Ambassador Emvula · Hon. Eneas Emvula

Landless People's Movement MP who proposed National Assembly restructuring to address legislative backlogs through digital systems and procedural reforms.

2026-02-112026-07-23

What’s been said

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March 2026
19 MarThe Namibian
Eneas Emvula asked when the minister is going to update the public on the action plan
Source
“Emvula asked the minister when she is going to update the public on the plan which is now coming to its end.”
Safety ministry to fast-track action plan on human trafficking
12 MarThe Namibian
Eneas Emvula has cast doubt on the realisation of green hydrogen aspirations
Source
“Landless People's Movement parliamentarian Eneas Emvula has cast doubt on the realisation of green hydrogen aspirations, claiming that it was just a political tool to solicit votes.”
Green hydrogen was used to win votes – LPM
February 2026
18 FebThe Namibian
Eneas Emvula said the benefits former heads of state receive are unacceptable given the high levels of poverty
Source
“Landless People's Movement member of parliament Eneas Emvula says the benefits former heads of state receive are unacceptable given the high levels of poverty in the country.”
Namibian MPs call for review of former presidents' retirement perks and wealth
12 FebNew Era
Landless People's Movement parliamentarian Eneas Emvula interrogated Cabinet resolution passed on 11 March 2020
Source
“Last year, Landless People's Movement parliamentarian Eneas Emvula interrogated a Cabinet resolution passed on 11 March 2020, an urgent decision for the implementation of Resolution No. 3rd/03.03.20/004, which allows for civil servants to purchase government houses at a sliding scale discount (15% to 30%) depending on their earnings.”
Ministry threatens eviction from Govt houses

Politics

Emvula proposes National Assembly restructuring to reduce delays

The News

Landless People's Movement MP Eneas Emvula has proposed a major restructuring of the National Assembly to address legislative backlogs, including weekly reorganisation of sittings, greater use of digital systems for questions and motions, and expanded electronic voting. Emvula suggested the delays may stem from procedural issues or internal political conflicts rather than capacity constraints.

14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 July

Emvula proposes National Assembly restructuring to reduce delays
Landless People's Movement MP Eneas Emvula has proposed a major restructuring of the National Assembly to address legislative backlogs, including weekly reorganisation of sittings, greater use of digital systems for questions and motions, and expanded electronic voting. Emvula suggested the delays may stem from procedural issues or internal political conflicts rather than capacity constraints.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 July

Parliament approves ACC chief, warns against selective justice
The National Assembly unanimously approved Bryan Eiseb as director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission while lawmakers across parties warned the institution must pursue corruption without political interference and shed its reputation for allowing politically connected cases to go unpunished.
13 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 10 July

Opposition demands access to ECN selection records before vote
The Electoral Commission of Namibia leadership appointments have sparked a constitutional debate over Parliament's oversight powers. Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda demanded postponement of the vote on the President's ECN nominees until lawmakers are provided with recruitment, interview, and selection committee records, arguing MPs cannot exercise informed judgment without them.
10 July 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 July

Works minister rules out electronic tolls for Namibia
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi told Parliament that neither his ministry nor the government has adopted a policy to introduce electronic tolls in Namibia, stating that the proposal originated from the Road Fund Administration and was previously rejected.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 18 June

LPM leader dismisses Keetmanshoop mayor over councillor vote
The Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi dismissed ousted Keetmanshoop mayor Melody Swartbooi after she allegedly failed to ensure a motion of no confidence against two fellow LPM councillors was brought to council, with derogatory WhatsApp messages and audio recordings revealing long-standing tensions between them.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 11 June

Acting prosecutor general plans to exit by year-end
Martha Imalwa, the acting prosecutor general, says she is looking forward to leaving office at the end of the year. The Judicial Service Commission has restarted recruitment for a substantive prosecutor general after none of the eight shortlisted candidates met the required standard in a written assessment.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 3 June

Namibia pursues green hydrogen projects despite legal framework gaps
The National Planning Commission director general said Namibia is ready to move from planning to implementation of green hydrogen projects, despite the absence of dedicated legislation. The government aims to create 30,000 green jobs by 2030 and position Namibia as a low-carbon industry platform for southern Africa.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 2 June

Businessman denies political role in Namibia fuel supply deal
Mathews Hamutenya has denied having political connections to State House or involvement in the government's decision to appoint Vitol as Namibia's sole fuel supplier, though his son recently bought 52 service stations and Hamutenya is a partner in a storage facility with Vitol. The Independent Patriots for Change have linked Hamutenya to what they describe as a "conglomerate at the centre of Namibia's petroleum oil takeover."
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 20 May

Toll gate project awaits government approval, remains on hold
The Road Fund Administration says the proposed toll gate system, first introduced in 2021 to generate N$500–750 million annually for road maintenance, has not yet been approved by government and will not be implemented until that process is complete. The proposal has faced opposition from political parties, transport unions, and taxi associations.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 16 May

Eenhana Town Council building stalled; N$9 million needed
Construction of the Eenhana Town Council building, which began in 2018, remains incomplete due to non-payment of the contractor. The N$41 million project has had approximately N$27 million spent, with an estimated N$9 million still required for completion.
16 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 7 May

Venaani defends President's constitutional authority to hire and fire
PDM leader McHenry Venaani said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has the constitutional authority to dismiss senior officials without necessarily giving public explanations, in response to the suspension of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo. Venaani argued that leaders make key decisions based on sensitive information unavailable to the public.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 23 April

LPM demands SOEs end reliance on government bailouts
The Landless People's Movement is calling for state-owned enterprises to become financially independent and end their dependence on public funds, arguing that since 1999 most SOEs have underperformed and failed to innovate. LPM leaders attribute poor performance to politically motivated appointments and said limited public resources should instead address urgent socio-economic needs.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

Political leaders unite at memorial for late MP James Uerikua
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and leaders from across Namibia's political spectrum paid tribute to former Otjozondjupa governor and Swapo MP James Uerikua at a Wednesday memorial service, celebrating his legacy as a bridge-builder who commanded respect across party lines. Uerikua, who died in a car accident on 3 April along with his 14-year-old son Venturo, was praised for his dedication to inclusive development and democratic dialogue.
17 April 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 4 April

MP James Uerikua dies in road accident, tributes pour in
Member of parliament James Uerikua died in a road accident on Friday. Colleagues from across the political spectrum paid tribute to him, describing him as a unifier and noting that his son also died in the same accident and his wife is in critical condition.
4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

Safety ministry to accelerate human trafficking action plan
Minister Lucia Iipumbu said the ministry will fast-track its human trafficking action plan (2023–2027) in response to parliamentary questions about the rising issue. Between June 2024 and June 2025, six cases were recorded, with five Namibian victims repatriated from Myanmar and one from Laos, while perpetrators often target vulnerable children from rural areas.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

LPM questions green hydrogen project as political vote-winning tool
An LPM parliamentarian has criticized the green hydrogen project as a political campaign tool rather than a genuine development plan, citing the lack of a dedicated legislative framework. The government's press secretary defended the project as part of Namibia's development vision alongside oil and gas initiatives, while the minister acknowledged no standalone green hydrogen act exists but said the sector is governed by existing environmental and energy legislation.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 February

Namibian MPs push to review former presidents' retirement benefits
Members of parliament have called for a review of benefits provided to former presidents under the 2004 Former Presidents' Pension and Other Benefits Act, citing concerns over wealth accumulation and state-funded property renovations amid high poverty levels. Lawmakers and analysts debate whether the current law reasonably balances the need to secure former heads of state's living standards against public interests.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

Opposition parties unite against bill shifting oil powers to presidency
Multiple opposition parties have objected to a petroleum amendment bill that would transfer oil and gas regulatory authority from the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Energy to the Presidency, warning it could enable political interference, corruption, and undermine parliamentary oversight. The bill requires support from all 51 Swapo parliamentarians to pass in the 96-seat National Assembly.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 February

Ministry to evict temporary occupants of government houses
The Ministry of Works and Transport has warned that temporary occupants of government houses must leave when their tenure ends, while sitting tenants in pool houses are guaranteed purchase under an alienation scheme. Minister Veikko Nekundi told Parliament that allowing properties earmarked for specific purposes to be sold to temporary occupants undermines administrative integrity, and that non-civil servants do not qualify to buy government houses as a priority.
12 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 February

TotalEnergies and Petrobras challenge Namibia's oil approval process
International oil giants TotalEnergies and Petrobras announced the acquisition of a stake in oil block PEL104 without prior ministerial approval, prompting the Namibian government to declare the move unlawful. Both companies have since denied wrongdoing and said the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval from the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →