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Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners

Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners — law firm that advocates for affordable state housing and represents political figures on constitutional matters.

2024-07-282026-09-26

What’s been said

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners represent Job Amupanda through his lawyers

    Source

    “Through his lawyers, Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners, Amupanda warns that failure to provide a written response could result in further action, including an urgent court application or the matter being raised in parliament.”

    Amupanda gives minister seven days to explain FMD restrictions
  3. Windhoek Observer

    Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners questioned in a letter dated 24 September why FMD restrictions announced after outbreak on commercial farm should apply nationwide

    Source

    “In a letter dated 24 September, Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners, acting for Amupanda, questioned why restrictions announced after FMD was detected on a commercial farm in Karasburg should apply nationwide.”

    FMD puts kapana and lobola in limbo
  4. Windhoek Observer

    His lawyers gave the ministry seven days to respond failing which further steps may be considered

    Source

    “His lawyers have given the ministry seven days to respond, failing which they say further steps, including an urgent court application and/or raising the matter in parliament, may be considered.”

    Amupanda demands answers on nationwide FMD restrictions
  5. July 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners called on the government to make vacant state-owned houses available for young people and low-income earners to rent at affordable rates

    Source

    “Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners has called on the government to make vacant state-owned houses available for young people and low-income earners to rent at affordable rates.”

    Use empty Govt houses to ease rental crisis — Kadhila Amoomo
  7. The Namibian

    The law firm warns that shortage of government rental housing leaves many people with no choice but to rely on private rental market

    Source

    “The law firm warns that the shortage of government rental housing leaves many people with no choice but to rely on the private rental market.”

    Use empty Govt houses to ease rental crisis — Kadhila Amoomo
  8. April 2026
  9. The Namibian

    Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners posted viral message urging Ondangwa Town Council to reconsider denying artist access to perform

    Source

    “A viral message, posted by Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners, urges the Ondangwa Town Council to reconsider denying access to local artist Kaboy Kamakili to perform at this year's event.”

    Upcoming Ondangwa Expo sparks artists’ concerns
  10. March 2026
  11. The Namibian

    Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners wrote letter dated 13 March on behalf of NEFF to ECN

    Source

    “In a letter dated 13 March, written by lawyers from Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners, the NEFF claims it would have secured more seats in parliament had it not been deregistered.”

    NEFF sues ECN for N$6.7m over unlawful deregistration
Agriculture & Land

Amupanda demands explanation for nationwide FMD livestock restrictions

The News

Job Amupanda, an Affirmative Repositioning MP, has given acting agriculture minister Charles Mubita seven days to explain why nationwide livestock movement restrictions were imposed following detection of foot-and-mouth disease on a commercial farm in the ||Kharas region. Amupanda's lawyers question why the restrictions apply across the country when the disease was detected at a single farm near Karasburg, and warn that failure to respond in writing could lead to legal action or parliamentary intervention.

21 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Amupanda demands explanation for nationwide FMD livestock restrictions

    Job Amupanda, an Affirmative Repositioning MP, has given acting agriculture minister Charles Mubita seven days to explain why nationwide livestock movement restrictions were imposed following detection of foot-and-mouth disease on a commercial farm in the ||Kharas region. Amupanda's lawyers question why the restrictions apply across the country when the disease was detected at a single farm near Karasburg, and warn that failure to respond in writing could lead to legal action or parliamentary intervention.

    21 hours ago · The Namibian →

  2. FMD suspension affects kapana vendors and customary cattle slaughter

    A nationwide suspension of livestock movement, trade and slaughtering following Foot-and-Mouth Disease detection in the //Kharas Region has left kapana vendors and families preparing customary events uncertain about cattle slaughter for lobola and funerals. Lawyers representing Affirmative Repositioning's Job Amupanda have demanded clarification from the acting agriculture minister on the scope and legal basis of the restrictions.

    23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Lawmaker demands clarification on nationwide FMD livestock restrictions

    National Assembly member Job Amupanda has requested urgent clarification from the Ministry of Agriculture over nationwide livestock movement restrictions imposed after Foot-and-Mouth Disease was detected at a commercial farm in Karasburg. Amupanda questions why nationwide restrictions apply to a single-farm outbreak in the FMD Free Zone, and is seeking details on the legal basis, scientific justification, economic impact, and expected duration of the measures.

    24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 27 July

  1. Okahandja nurse defends herself over assault allegation

    A registered nurse at Okahandja State Hospital accused of assaulting a patient's mother says she acted in self-defence after the mother allegedly insulted, poked, and slapped her during a confrontation in the children's ward last Sunday.

    27 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Law firm urges government to rent empty state houses affordably

    Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners has called on the government to make vacant state-owned houses available for young people and low-income earners to rent at affordable rates, citing a shortage of public rental housing that forces many Namibians to rely on expensive private rentals. According to the First National Bank Rent Price Index, the average monthly rent stood at N$7,611 in the first quarter of 2025.

    26 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 July

  1. 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 →

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 →

Monday 22 June

  1. Over 16,560 road users petition against B1 speed humps

    A petition with more than 16,560 signatures is calling for pedestrian bridges to replace speed humps on the B1 highway, alleging the humps cause vehicle damage and highway collisions. Social justice activist Michael Amushelelo, who is leading the campaign, has announced plans to file a class-action lawsuit against the minister of works and transport seeking financial compensation for motorists claiming vehicle damage and injuries.

    22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 12 June

  1. AC Boxing reaffirms commitment despite Nangolo's defeat

    AC Promotions and AC Boxing Academy reaffirmed their commitment to boxing following Flame 'Special One' Nangolo's first round loss to Martin Mukungu on 30 May, with owner Imms Moses thanking sponsors and supporters and confirming Nangolo is medically fit to return to the ring.

    12 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Ondangwa Expo 2026 draws controversy over artist selection

    The upcoming Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition (24 April–2 May 2026) has sparked social media debate after some local artists were denied performance opportunities. The town council says it rotates fairly among artists and rejected one artist's bid citing steep fees that would exhaust the performance budget, while defending other selections on grounds of regional representation and prior participation.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 14 March

  1. NEFF sues ECN for damages over 2024 election deregistration

    The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters is seeking N$6.7 million in damages from the Electoral Commission of Namibia over its deregistration ahead of the 2024 elections, claiming the unlawful move damaged its public reputation and cost it parliamentary seats. The party was deregistered for allegedly failing to publish financial reports but successfully challenged the decision in the High Court, though the legal victory came too late to allow effective campaigning.

    14 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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