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Job Amupanda

Also known as: Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda · member of parliament Job Amupanda · AR leader Job Amupanda · Job Shipululo Amupanda · Affirmative Repositing leader Job Amupanda · Dr. Job Shipululo Amupanda · Dr Job Amupanda · Prof. Job Amupanda · Dr. Job Amupanda

Leader of the Affirmative Repositioning movement, appears in coverage of parliamentary conduct disputes and Electoral Commission nomination processes.

2023-06-212026-09-07
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Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Job Amupanda asked that the debate be adjourned and postponed to 18 February

    Source

    “Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda yesterday asked that the debate be adjourned and postponed to 18 February.”

    Opposition warns Namibia’s new oil bill could fuel Fishrot-style corruption under Presidency

  3. The Namibian

    AR leader Job Amupanda interpreted as a physical threat what the minister said about throwing a bottle

    Source

    “AR leader Job Amupanda raised a point of order after what he interpreted as a physical threat.”

    Justice minister accused of threatening to throw bottle at AR’s Kambala
  4. January 2026

  5. New Era

    Job Amupanda wrote that six Namibian youth were taken from country and trafficked to Asia, to Myanmar

    Source

    “Initial reports that emanated prior to the statement were a social media post by Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda, who on Monday wrote that six Namibian youth were taken "from our country and trafficked to Asia, to Myanmar."”

    24 Namibians fall prey to Asian ‘traffickers’

  6. Informanté

    Job Amupanda revealed six Namibian youths were taken to Asia and trafficked to Myanmar

    Source

    “The update comes amidst revelations by local politician Job Amupanda that six Namibian youths were taken to Asia and trafficked to Myanmar, where they are being held by the Myanmar military near Shwe Kokko Park, close to the Thailand border, an area widely known as a hub for organised crime.”

    Four rescued as 24 Namibians ensnared in human trafficking net
  7. September 2025

  8. The Namibian

    Job Amupanda received the same treatment at the request of current speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

    Source

    “More recently, when Affirmative Repositioning (AR) members of parliament (MPs) Job Amupanda, Tuhafeni Kalola and Vaino Hangula received the same treatment at the request of current speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, memories of the 2021 incident immediately came flooding back – but with a more serious question: Is our democracy under threat?”

    Is Namibia’s Democracy Under Threat?

  9. The Namibian

    Job Amupanda is a member of parliament and activist-in-chief of the Affirmative Repositioning movement

    Source

    “Job Amupanda is a member of parliament and the activist-in-chief of the Affirmative Repositioning movement.”

    Ndama East and Bureaucratic Attitudes

  10. The Namibian

    Member of parliament Job Amupanda exposed children being taught under trees at Ndama school

    Source

    “The other day, I noticed member of parliament Job Amupanda 'exposing' children being taught under trees at the Ndama school at Rundu, Kavango West.”

    Turning Learning Under a Tree Into an Opportunity
  11. August 2025

  12. The Namibian

    Job Amupanda advised that one must adopt 'management by objectives' to navigate challenges as activist and student

    Source

    “He advised that it will always be tough being an activist and a student, but one must adopt "management by objectives" to manoeuvre around the never-ending challenges so that we improve not only ourselves, but also the unpleasant circumstances of our backgrounds.”

    The Essence of Activism: Are we supposed to be ‘poor’?

  13. The Namibian

    Job Amupanda has been and continues to be a resilient voice of the dejected masses

    Source

    “I narrate this short experience to cement the point that Amupanda has been and continues to be a resilient voice of the dejected masses of our people.”

    The Essence of Activism: Are we supposed to be ‘poor’?
  14. June 2025

  15. The Namibian

    Job Amupanda is a young and intelligent politician and academic

    Source

    “One of the most significant faces is that of Job Amupanda, a young and intelligent politician and academic.”

    Amupanda Breathes Fire into Parliament
Politics

Swapo vows to block removal of National Assembly speaker

The News

Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga said the party would not allow the removal of National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, dismissing an IPC motion to remove her as political theatrics and citing procedural violations. Opposition parties would need at least four Swapo votes to succeed in removing the speaker, who has faced criticism from opposition over her application of standing rules.

11 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Swapo vows to block removal of National Assembly speaker

    Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga said the party would not allow the removal of National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, dismissing an IPC motion to remove her as political theatrics and citing procedural violations. Opposition parties would need at least four Swapo votes to succeed in removing the speaker, who has faced criticism from opposition over her application of standing rules.

    11 hours ago · The Namibian →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Opinion: Parliament livestream turned into entertainment spectacle

    A Namibian Sun columnist argues that since parliament went live, it has become a soap opera focused on theatrics rather than lawmaking, with MPs performing for cameras instead of conducting legislative business.

    5 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 4 September

  1. Swapo condemns AR MPs for disruptive conduct in parliament

    Swapo has accused the Affirmative Repositioning movement of "deliberate and politically motivated disruptive conduct" in the National Assembly, citing incidents in which AR members were removed after allegedly wearing jeans and using cellphones in the chamber. AR leader Job Amupanda dismissed the allegations as "cheap, frivolous and intellectually bankrupt," defending his MPs' parliamentary contributions.

    4 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 3 September

  1. National Assembly clarifies speaker's security personnel are police

    The National Assembly clarified that police officers protecting speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila are employed by the police, not parliament, following claims from Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda. Police command, deployment, and pay remain under the police establishment, though the National Assembly may cover travel-related security expenses authorised under the State Finance Act.

    3 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. IPC moves to remove speaker Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

    The Independent Patriots for Change has tabled a motion to remove National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, with opposition parties backing the bid, alleging she is ruling parliament with an "iron fist" and bias, and has repeatedly exercised powers that belong to parliament itself and failed to follow parliamentary procedures.

    3 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. SWAPO condemns disruptive conduct by AR MPs in parliament

    The SWAPO Party has condemned what it describes as deliberate and politically motivated disruptions by members of the Affirmative Repositioning party and opposition MPs in the National Assembly, calling for sanctions. The party alleges that AR members under Job Amupanda's leadership have repeatedly disrupted parliamentary proceedings on more than three occasions, including recent incidents where members were forcibly removed and the Speaker adjourned the sitting.

    3 September 2026 · Informanté →

  4. SWAPO accuses AR of disruption and anarchy in parliament

    SWAPO's Hilma Nicanor has accused Affirmative Repositioning members under Job Amupanda of deliberate disruptions of parliamentary proceedings, citing incidents including attempting to speak in jeans and using a cellphone in the chamber, which forced the Speaker to adjourn proceedings.

    3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  5. Opposition moves to remove Speaker Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office

    The Independent Patriots for Change tabled a motion in parliament on Wednesday calling for the removal of Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, accusing her of failing to act fairly and impartially in presiding over the House. The motion triggered disorder in the chamber, and the Speaker questioned her procedural ability to rule on a matter directly concerning her own position.

    3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Amupanda withdraws court bid for ECN nomination records

    Job Amupanda, leader of the Affirmative Repositioning movement, has withdrawn his court application seeking disclosure of documents related to the nomination of the Electoral Commission of Namibia's Chairperson and Commissioners by the President. Amupanda had argued that Parliament could not meaningfully assess the nominees without access to records of the selection process, including interview minutes and candidate scoresheets.

    18 August 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Political parties oppose Damaseb's nomination to Tanzania inquiry

    Political parties have called on deputy chief justice and judge president Petrus Damaseb to reject his nomination to serve on Tanzania's post-election violence commission of inquiry. Job Amupanda and the Independent Patriots for Change cite concerns over the process, Namibia's silence on alleged human rights abuses, and international criticism of previous Tanzanian inquiries, arguing that Damaseb's participation could lend credibility to a commission of uncertain independence.

    8 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 6 August

  1. AR criticises nomination of judge to Tanzania inquiry commission

    The Affirmative Repositioning movement has criticised the Namibian government's decision to nominate Judge President and Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb to serve on a Tanzanian Presidential Commission of Inquiry into violence following Tanzania's October 2025 general election. AR accuses the authorities of compromising judicial independence and enabling a political whitewash of alleged human rights abuses.

    6 August 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Opposition parties criticize deputy chief justice's Tanzania inquiry role

    Opposition parties AR and IPC have accused the Namibian government of compromising judicial independence by nominating deputy chief justice Petrus Damaseb to serve on a Tanzanian Presidential Commission of Inquiry investigating post-election violence. AR contends the nomination was a political act facilitated through government channels rather than proper judicial cooperation.

    6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Namibian parliament adjourned without passing single bill

    An opinion piece criticizes the 8th parliament for adjourning without passing any bills, including overdue legislation such as a land bill and mental health bill, arguing that MPs spend excessive time on questions rather than deliberating laws needed to fulfill voter mandates.

    21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Eighth Parliament adjourned without passing single bill

    The Windhoek Observer criticizes Namibia's eighth parliament for adjourning without passing any bills, including long-awaited land and mental health legislation, suggesting MPs have spent excessive time on questions rather than deliberating on pending laws.

    21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Opposition challenges ECN nominee over Swapo membership ties

    Opposition parties oppose Gerson Sindano's nomination to chair the Electoral Commission of Namibia, citing his past role as personal assistant to a Swapo official and his current Swapo membership as undermining the commission's independence ahead of the 2030 elections. The National Democratic Party president says he would only support Sindano if he publicly renounced his Swapo membership.

    15 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. High Court declines ECN commissioner interdict but affirms transparency concerns

    MP Job Amupanda welcomed the High Court's judgment in his case against the Speaker of the National Assembly and others, saying the ruling declined to grant an interdict but affirmed his position that ECN commissioner appointments must comply with constitutional transparency and accountability principles. Amupanda had sought to stop Parliament from approving ECN nominees until key selection process documents were disclosed.

    15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 13 July

  1. 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 →

Sunday 12 July

  1. ECN chairperson appointment criticized as institutional mismanagement

    An opinion piece in The Namibian criticizes the Electoral Commission of Namibia's endorsement of Gerson Sindano, a University of Namibia senior lecturer in language development, to replace Elsie Nghikembua as chairperson, arguing that his appointment is unsuitable given the ECN's history of logistical failures including ballot paper shortages and communication breakdowns.

    12 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Opposition blocks vote on ECN chairperson without documentation

    Several opposition parties are refusing to approve Gerson Sindano's appointment as Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson until parliament provides all documentation on his nomination, including interview minutes and selection committee recommendations. Opposition leaders also raised concerns that Sindano's previous role as a personal assistant to Swapo's secretary general could undermine the commission's independence.

    11 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 July

  1. Itula threatens court action over ECN commissioner appointments

    Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula has threatened legal action against the president's appointment of Electoral Commission of Namibia commissioners, arguing the process is unconstitutional because the president nominated rather than appointed candidates as required under Article 94B of the Constitution. Itula also raised concerns about incomplete documentation, including missing sworn declarations on political affiliations and unclear term duration for ECN chairperson Gerson Sindano.

    10 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. 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 →

  3. Amupanda seeks court order to halt ECN appointment vote

    Parliamentary leader Job Amupanda has filed an urgent High Court application to stop the National Assembly from approving Electoral Commission of Namibia nominees, arguing that lawmakers lack access to key selection documents needed for informed decision-making. He is demanding disclosure of interview minutes, scoresheets, the selection committee's recommendation, and the President's nomination, claiming the lack of records prevents lawmakers from exercising constitutional oversight.

    10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Speaker refuses delay on ECN vote, agrees to release documents

    The Office of the Attorney-General has rejected demands to postpone Parliament's vote on the Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson and commissioners, but agreed to make documents bearing President Nandi-Ndaitwah's signature available to MPs during the sitting. The legal challenge, filed on behalf of AR leader Job Amupanda, argued that MPs lacked critical documents needed for an informed constitutional decision.

    9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Speaker rejects demand for ECN selection process records

    The Speaker of the National Assembly has dismissed demands by Affirmative Repositioning leader Dr Job Amupanda to provide internal records from the Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson and commissioner nomination process. The Speaker cited the Electoral Act, stating the National Assembly's role is confined to approving or rejecting the President's nominations, not scrutinising the selection committee's internal processes.

    8 July 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Opposition MP threatens court action on ECN appointments

    AR leader Dr. Job Shipululo Amupanda has threatened urgent High Court action to halt a National Assembly vote on Electoral Commission of Namibia appointments, demanding Parliament defer the vote until records from the nomination process are made available. Amupanda's legal representatives argue MPs cannot properly evaluate nominees without access to interview scoresheets, minutes, and the President's signed nomination, and question the legality of a nine-month chairperson term instead of the constitutionally prescribed five years.

    8 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 2 July

  1. 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 25 June

  1. Redline removal blocked by uncontrolled cattle and disease risks

    An estimated 200,000 to 300,000 uncontrolled cattle roaming the Namibia-Angola border annually, slow uptake of northern abattoirs, and lack of alternative grazing areas make removal of the veterinary cordon fence (redline) practically impossible in its current form, the agriculture minister told Parliament. The redline maintains the southern zone's foot-and-mouth disease-free status; its removal would risk compromising this countrywide.

    25 June 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. NMRC clears Fabupharm paracetamol syrup after safety tests

    The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council has cleared Fabupharm Pty Ltd's paracetamol syrup for use after independent laboratory tests confirmed it met safety and quality standards. The clearance was issued in May following the product's recall last year, which came after routine inspection shortcomings were identified.

    24 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. NMRC clears Fabu-Paracetamol after independent safety testing

    The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council has confirmed that Fabu-Paracetamol meets required safety and quality standards following independent laboratory testing of samples from health facilities. The tests found all batches complied with quality specifications, contained correct active pharmaceutical ingredient levels, and contained no toxic contaminants such as diethylene glycol or ethylene glycol.

    24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 22 June

  1. Erongo governor wins praise for fiscal management and infrastructure

    Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has received cross-party recognition for her financial stewardship, including clean audits as a regional officer and moving the governor's office from costly hotel accommodation to a renovated government building funded by donations.

    22 June 2026 · New Era →

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