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Inna Hengari

PDM parliamentarian elected to World Bank's steering committee of global young MPs for eastern and southern Africa (2026–28).

2023-07-162026-06-26
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  1. June 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Inna Hengari argued that the speaker ruled out opposition members immediately before they could state their point of order

    Source

    “"Speaker, you are being very unruly. A member who rises on a point of order should not be disturbed and must be allowed to be heard. But honourable speaker, before we even state our point, you immediately rule us out of order. No, that is not right," Hengari argued during heated exchanges with Kuugongelwa-Amadhila.”

    National Assembly descends into disorder over speaker’s rulings

  3. The Namibian

    Inna Hengari was arrested alongside activists Amushelelo and Nauyoma in March 2023

    Source

    “Amushelelo and Nauyoma were arrested with Popular Democratic Movement member of parliament Inna Hengari, against whom charges were withdrawn before the start of the two men's trial five months after their arrests.”

    Activists win case about unlawful arrest, detention
  4. April 2026

  5. The Namibian

    Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Inna Hengari paid tribute to Uerikua

    Source

    “Meanwhile, Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Inna Hengari also paid tribute to Uerikua.”

    He shared sweets and told me to travel safely – deputy sport minister Ballotti on MP Uerikua
  6. March 2026

  7. New Era

    PDM legislator Inna Hengari claimed Speaker deliberately frustrates members to make them seem disruptive

    Source

    “Popular Democratic Movement legislator Inna Hengari wrote that she is now "actually convinced that the Speaker of Parliament deliberately frustrates members to make it seem as though they're disruptive."”

    Speaker responds to Hengari’s claims

  8. The Namibian

    Inna Hengari has been elected to the World Bank's steering committee of global young members of parliament for 2026 to 2028

    Source

    “Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Inna Hengari has been elected to the World Bank's steering committee of global young members of parliament, to represent the eastern and southern African region from 2026 to 2028.”

    PDM’s Inna Hengari elected to committee of global young MPs

  9. New Era

    Inna Hengari warned that interest payments claim nearly 18% of revenue and debt servicing is accelerating

    Source

    “Meanwhile, Popular Democratic Movement MP Inna Hengari noted that the suffocating weight of debt servicing now claims nearly 18% of revenue, and the wage bill consumes the fiscal space needed for capital formation and sustainable growth.”

    Aupindi agitates for resource-backed economy

  10. The Namibian

    Inna Hengari says she is concerned about the accelerating debt-servicing burden.

    Source

    “Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Inna Hengari says she is concerned about the accelerating debt-servicing burden, calling it an "interest cost trap."”

    PDM’s Hengari alarmed by country’s debt burden

  11. The Namibian

    Hengari said interest payments are forecast to reach N$16.2 billion in 2026/27, equivalent to 17.7% of total revenue.

    Source

    “Hengari said interest payments are forecast to reach N$16.2 billion in the 2026/27 financial year, equivalent to 17.7% of total revenue, up sharply from N$14.3 billion (16.4%) the previous year.”

    PDM’s Hengari alarmed by country’s debt burden
  12. February 2026

  13. The Namibian

    PDM parliamentarian Inna Hengari questioned what measures ministry is implementing to mitigate affordability crisis

    Source

    “Given the 2024 average rental price of N$7 348 and inflation rates reaching 5.1%, Hengari questioned what measures the ministry is implementing to mitigate the affordability crisis that forces tenants to allocate disproportionate portions of their income to rent – particularly in urban areas where two- bedroom unit prices have surged by 14.7%.”

    Failure to enforce: Govt blamed for rental crisis

  14. New Era

    Inna Hengari said the ministry of education should have consulted with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development before complaining to Parliament

    Source

    “Popular Democratic Movement lawmaker Inna Hengari said the ministry of education should have consulted with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to find solutions before bringing the complaint to Parliament.”

    Gov slams local authorities over school land fees
Business

Microlenders deny responsibility for Namibia's debt crisis

The News

The Micro Lenders Association has rejected claims that it is responsible for trapping Namibians in debt, attributing high debt levels instead to weak savings practices, economic pressures, multiple credit sources, income constraints, and regulatory gaps. The association made its position known in a 15-page letter to parliament's standing committee on economics, which is examining whether the country's laws adequately protect civil servants against microlenders.

23 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Microlenders deny responsibility for Namibia's debt crisis

    The Micro Lenders Association has rejected claims that it is responsible for trapping Namibians in debt, attributing high debt levels instead to weak savings practices, economic pressures, multiple credit sources, income constraints, and regulatory gaps. The association made its position known in a 15-page letter to parliament's standing committee on economics, which is examining whether the country's laws adequately protect civil servants against microlenders.

    23 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Parliament disrupted again as opposition challenges speaker authority

    The national assembly adjourned Wednesday after opposition parliamentarians clashed with speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila over her authorisation of the finance minister to speak on behalf of the prime minister. The editorial argues that repeated parliamentary disruptions reflect a failure of political leadership across parties and have prevented debate on critical legislation, including the petroleum bill.

    21 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. National Assembly descends into disorder over speaker's rulings

    Opposition parliamentarians from the PDM, AR, and IPC challenged speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Wednesday over the manner in which she was conducting proceedings, with members arguing she was dismissing points of order without allowing them to be heard. The confrontation erupted after finance minister Ericah Shafudah was authorised to table and read a debate speech on behalf of prime minister Elijah Ngurare, a move strongly opposed by opposition parties.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Activists win unlawful arrest, detention case against police

    Activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma won a case against the minister of safety and security, inspector general, and prosecutor general over their 2023 arrest and detention. Amushelelo was awarded N$300,000 and Nauyoma N$80,000 after they were found not guilty of charges related to being prevented from staging a protest about unemployment.

    10 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 April

  1. 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 →

Friday 27 March

  1. Speaker defends parliamentary rulings as consistent application of rules

    Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has responded to opposition criticism—particularly from Popular Democratic Movement legislator Inna Hengari—that she arbitrarily interrupts members and rules them out of order, saying her interventions are constitutional duties applying Parliament's own Standing Rules consistently and without exception, not personal acts.

    27 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

  1. PDM's Inna Hengari elected to World Bank young MPs committee

    Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Inna Hengari has been elected to the World Bank's steering committee of global young members of parliament, representing the eastern and southern African region from 2026 to 2028, marking Namibia's first representation on this platform.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Aupindi proposes commodity dividends to hedge currency volatility

    Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi has proposed a "Commodity Dividend Model" under which Namibia would receive mining and resource dividends in physical commodities like gold, uranium, and lithium rather than fiat currency, arguing this would protect the country against inflation and currency volatility while building a strategic reserve. Aupindi also called for greater industrialisation, more effective taxation of mineral rents, reform of state-owned enterprises, and a shift from passive SACU reliance toward regional value chains and manufacturing.

    12 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. PDM MP warns of mounting debt-servicing strain on fiscal space

    PDM parliamentarian Inna Hengari has expressed concern about the accelerating debt-servicing burden, describing it as an "interest cost trap." She noted that interest payments are forecast to reach N$16.2 billion in 2026/27 (17.7% of revenue), while public debt stands at 65.2% of GDP, with 27% held in short-term treasury bills, leaving little capacity for infrastructure, social spending, or private-sector stimulus.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Labour rights body blames govt inaction for rental crisis

    The African Labour and Human Rights Centre accuses the government of failing to enforce existing rental laws under the Rental Ordinance No 13 of 1977, leaving tenants vulnerable to exploitation. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is drafting a new bill and reviving a rent control board, but the Centre's director argues the government should immediately enforce the laws already in place while rental prices surge in urban areas.

    24 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 February

  1. Deputy minister threatens to 'name and shame' local authorities over school land fees

    Rudolf Gaiseb, Deputy Minister of Education, said the government will publicly identify local authorities demanding compensation for land needed to build schools, citing delays at Marmer and Oranjemund sites. Parliament members questioned why local authorities are charging fees for land already zoned for government use under planning law.

    23 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 21 February

  1. Deputy minister calls for property valuation reforms to address rising prices

    Urban and rural development deputy minister Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has called for property value-based reforms to address rising property prices, highlighting the establishment of the Namibia Council for the Property Valuers Profession to remove banks' regulatory dominance and stabilize the property market.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 February

  1. PDM questions N$1.26 million legal fees for suspended Katima CEO

    PDM parliamentarian Inna Hengari has questioned the disbursement of N$1.26 million in legal fees related to suspended Katima Mulilo Town Council chief executive Raphael Liswaniso, arguing that such costly legal entanglements deplete public resources and delay essential development.

    19 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Lawmaker urges Parliament to focus on solutions, not blame

    Auleria Wakudumo Lawmaker Inna Hengari has called on her colleagues to move beyond political affiliations and serve all Namibians, cautioning against the "politics of diagnosis and blame" that distract from solving challenges. Analysts echoed her concerns, urging MPs to prioritise passing laws that improve material conditions, strengthen governance, and address pressing issues including land disputes and unemployment.

    4 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. MP calls for solutions over diagnosis in parliament debates

    MP Inna Hengari argues that parliament has fallen into a "politics of diagnosis," becoming adept at identifying problems like youth unemployment and education crises but failing to deliver concrete solutions. She calls for legislators to move beyond blame and debate toward disciplined, accountable action and cross-party collaboration to effect real change for Namibians.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 January

  1. Venaani calls for youth jobs emergency and earlier Parliament

    PDM leader McHenry Venaani has expressed alarm over rising youth unemployment—projected to reach 61.4%—and Parliament's lack of activity, calling on the government to declare youth unemployment a national crisis and establish a dedicated committee to address it. He also urged President Nandi-Ndaitwah to recall Parliament earlier than its February 2026 opening to pass critical legislation on employment and service delivery.

    19 January 2026 · New Era →

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