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Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Person

George Kambala

Also known as: Kambala · Joseph Kambala

Affirmative Repositioning MP who has moved parliamentary motions on preserving founding president Nujoma's legacy and eulogized deceased Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua.

Business

Meatco workers threaten strike over delayed salary increases

The News

Meatco employees presented a petition demanding salary increases, citing delayed wage proposals and company profitability, and threatening indefinite industrial action if demands are ignored. The petition also raises concerns about board leadership, executive spending, and alleged conflicts of interest.

Why it matters

Meatco workers' threatened indefinite strike poses an immediate threat to food security and economic stability in a major state-owned enterprise.

19 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Meatco workers threaten strike over delayed salary increases

    Meatco employees presented a petition demanding salary increases, citing delayed wage proposals and company profitability, and threatening indefinite industrial action if demands are ignored. The petition also raises concerns about board leadership, executive spending, and alleged conflicts of interest.

    19 hours ago · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 April

  1. Swapo MP Uerikua mourned as brilliant young leader

    Affirmative Repositioning MP George Kambala has urged young Namibians to carry forward the vision of deceased Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua, who died in a vehicle accident in Otjozondjupa on Friday. Kambala praised Uerikua's commitment to youth leadership, his advocacy for Ovaherero and Nama genocide recognition, and his belief in Namibian potential.

    4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. MPs say ACC budget of N$109 million too low to fight corruption

    Parliamentarians from multiple parties criticized the N$109 million allocation to the Anti-Corruption Commission for the 2026/27 fiscal year as inadequate, arguing that underfunding, limited access to modern technology, and outdated legislation prevent the institution from effectively combating corruption. MPs called for increased funding and legislative amendments to enable the ACC to keep pace with evolving criminal tactics.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

  1. IPC lawmaker proposes renaming Henties Bay after Sam Nujoma

    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 →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Kambala urges preservation of founding president Nujoma's legacy

    An Affirmative Repositioning MP has moved a motion in Parliament calling for the preservation of founding president Sam Nujoma's legacy, pointing to how other African nations such as Ghana and South Africa have honored their founding leaders through museums and heritage sites.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Itula attacks 2026/27 budget as wasteful, copy-paste spending

    IPC president Panduleni Itula has criticised the national budget for maintaining high operational spending while cutting development allocation, specifically flagging N$244 million spent on 243 workshops and excessive travel allowances, which he says could instead fund promised pensioner allowances and infrastructure. Other political parties and analysts dispute whether all workshop and travel spending is wasteful, noting that some supports essential government functions.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Justice minister withdraws threat comment in parliament row

    Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel was forced to withdraw a comment in parliament that opposition members interpreted as a physical threat toward AR MP George Kambala during a debate on an oil exploration bill. The speaker ruled the remark inappropriate, though Immanuel denied wrongdoing and claimed he was merely responding to interruptions.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Government spending outpaces revenue, economists warn of debt risks

    Namibia's government is spending faster than it generates revenue, with analysis showing the apparent healthy cash position was largely due to sinking fund reserves rather than actual revenue collection. Experts warn that without improved tax collection and controlled spending, the country risks increasing reliance on borrowing, potential social spending cuts, and possible delayed creditor payments.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. AR raises concerns over 2025 grade 11 and 12 exam results

    The Affirmative Repositioning movement has expressed concerns over the 2025 grade 11 and 12 exam results, citing fewer than half of pupils passing, inequalities in the education system, rising part-time enrolments, and high failure rates. The movement is calling on the ministry of education to strengthen teacher training, reform the pupils' promotion system, review the curriculum, and address overcrowding and school admission policies.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Namibia condemns US military action against Venezuela, Maduro captured

    Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside political parties, condemned the United States' military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of international law and national sovereignty. The government reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela based on shared anti-colonial history, though some opposition figures questioned the framing while still opposing unilateral military intervention.

    6 January 2026 · New Era →

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