… Opposition lawmaker Joseph Kauandenge could not have summed it up better in saying that even Cabinet ministers have abused policies like affirmative action and ‘previously disadvantaged’ terminology to get themselves farms at government expense while claiming “resettlement”. …
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Joseph Kauandenge
Joseph Kauandenge — president of the Association of Localised Interests, criticizing parliamentary handling of legislation.
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- August 2021
… National Unity Democratic Organisation secretary general Joseph Kauandenge said KK should be remembered for being a principled man. …
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Politics
Venaani defends President's constitutional authority to hire and fire
The News
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 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 →
Wednesday 11 February
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
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 →
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
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 →