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Josef Kauandenge

Also known as: Kauandenge · Joseph Kauandenge · the Nudo lawmaker

Josef Kauandenge — President of the Asoli Progressive Party, critical of government policy promises and parliamentary oversight, founded party in 2026.

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  1. May 2026
  3. April 2026

  4. … In a tribute statement issued on Sunday, party leader Josef Kauandenge criticised what he described as “theatrics and hypocrisy” following Uerikua’s death, noting that many political figures are now praising him highly. …

    The Namibian

    James deserved a Cabinet post – Kauandenge
  5. March 2026

  7. Association of Localised Interests (Asoli) president Josef Kauandenge has announced that the association has now become a political party pending a formal registration submission to the Electoral Commission of Namibia. …

    The Namibian

    Kauandenge’s Asoli becomes a political party
  8. February 2026

  10. The president of the Association of Localised Interests (Asoli), Joseph Kauandenge, has accused Swapo of using its dominant position in Parliament to ‘rush legislation without proper debate or public input, turning Parliament into a mere rubber stamp.’ Kauandenge, a former parlia …

    New Era

    Swapo turning Parliament into rubberstamp – Kauandenge
  13. January 2026

  14. … Association for Localised Interest president Josef Kauandenge said the fact that some councillors only have Grade 12 would be a hindrance in executing their jobs. …

    The Namibian

    Calls for ‘qualified councillors’ mount

  15. … ble that well-connected individuals with means are often freed from their obligations to repay loans when they default, while the majority of impoverished Namibians suffer since they are denied access to funds that could have improved their lives” Asoli president Josef Kauandenge …

    The Namibian

    Asoli demands answers on development bank's N$579 million loan write-off

Thursday 7 May

  1. 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 →

Monday 13 April

  1. Asoli leader criticizes failure to appoint Uerikua to cabinet

    The Asoli Progressive Party's Josef Kauandenge has criticized what he calls "theatrics and hypocrisy" surrounding the death of James Uerikua in a car accident on 3 April, questioning why someone now widely praised was never appointed as a Cabinet minister during his lifetime. Kauandenge urged Namibians to recognize individuals while they are alive rather than only after death, and criticized the politicization of funerals.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. Asoli leader criticizes president's first year promises as unrealistic

    Asoli Progressive Party president Josef Kauandenge has criticized president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's first year in office, saying her key policy promises—including free tertiary education, public healthcare use by officials, stadium rebuilding, and airline revamp—are unrealistic political statements made without implementation timelines or feasibility studies.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Asoli association formally becomes political party

    Josef Kauandenge has announced that the Association of Localised Interests (Asoli) has become the Asoli Progressive Party and will submit registration documents to the Electoral Commission of Namibia for the 2029 elections. The party, formed following Kauandenge's departure from Nudo, aims to address social and economic issues that Kauandenge says other political parties have neglected.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Former PM defends ACC chief Noa amid tenure review calls

    Former prime minister Nahas Angula has defended Anti-Corruption Commission head Paulus Noa's performance despite recent criticism calling for a more transparent and independent appointment process. Political analysts and former officials argue the next ACC leader should be impartial, free from political ties, and subject to parliamentary oversight and public vetting.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. Swapo accused of treating Parliament as rubber stamp for bills

    Joseph Kauandenge, president of the Association of Localised Interests, has accused Swapo of using its parliamentary majority to rush legislation without proper debate or public input, resulting in bills that fail legal scrutiny. Swapo's youth league secretary Ephraim Nekongo disputed this, stating that the party has proper review processes and engages in parliamentary discussion before passing laws.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Parliament must engage critically, not rubber-stamp bills

    The Association of Localised Interests president Joseph Kauandenge says parliament should not be used as a rubber stamp but should conduct robust, informed debates before passing legislation. He argues that hastily passed bills often fail legal scrutiny and cited examples including the Stock Theft Amendment Act.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Windhoek mayor says experience matters more than academic degrees

    Newly elected Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona defended his lack of a tertiary degree, saying leadership requires hard work and experience rather than academic qualifications. His remarks respond to calls by urban development minister James Sankwasa and several political parties for mandatory minimum educational qualifications among local councillors.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Political parties urged to mandate qualifications for councillors

    Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa and political analysts are calling for mandatory education and qualifications for councillors to improve governance and development, citing concerns that unqualified councillors struggle to understand council documents and may be manipulated by officials. Sankwasa said political parties are reluctant to set minimum requirements because they fear losing candidates to other parties.

    28 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

  1. Asoli demands transparency on DBN's N$579 million loan write-off

    The Association for Localised Interest has called for the Development Bank of Namibia to explain and publicly name those responsible for the N$579 million in loans written off this week, questioning why well-connected defaulters are freed from repayment obligations while poor Namibians are denied access to credit.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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