… NEFF deputy president Kalimbo Iipumbu raised the issue in the National Assembly on Tuesday, following the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ internal investigation into alleged fraud involving the country’s pharmaceutical supply chain. …
NEFF slams ministry for ‘protecting’ medicine theft suspectsNamibia Minute.
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- April 2026
Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) lawmaker and deputy president Kalimbo Iipumbu has come out strongly in support of EFF leader Julius Malema following his sentencing in South Africa. …
‘Malema sentence politically motivated’… d state of the nation address (Sona) were Imms Nashinge of the Independent Patriots for Change, McHenry Venaani of the Popular Democratic Movement, Job Amupanda of the Affirmative Repositioning, Vetaruhe Kandorozu of the National Unity Democratic Organisation, and Kalimbo Iipumbu …
President tackles Sona grilling on oil, land… Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters vice president Kalimbo Iipumbu has criticised the government for allowing Namibians to be exploited by foreign companies, earning peanuts and having no contracts. …
President clarifies 500 000 jobs pledge, opposition criticises slow progress- March 2026
… Leading the NEFF delegation was party president Epafras Mukwiilongo, accompanied by deputy president Kalimbo Iipumbu and other members of the party’s national leadership. …
NEFF meets NNN at State House … pushes labour reforms, oil transparency- February 2026
… In the ongoing parliamentary debates on giving the President power over some key functions of the petroleum sector, NEFF parliamentarian Kalimbo Iipumbu last week said he is “unapologetically” behind the decision. …
NEFF backs Petroleum Amendment Bill- January 2026
… Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu describes the country’s fiscal position as unsustainable, saying the latest fiscal and debt report reflects the financial strain experienced by many Namibians. …
Namibia’s cash crunch: government spending exceeds revenue, experts warn of rising debt risks- October 2024
… Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president Kalimbo Iipumbu on Wednesday said his party is not open to any coalition. …
Parties weigh support for unified opposition leader ahead of elections; Itula proposes all join IPC… of Namibia (ECN) awarded a ballot printing tender to the controversial South African-based company, Ren-Form CC.“Until Namibians are guaranteed a credible, transparent and free election, we demand a postponement of the current election date,” NEFF deputy president Kalimbo Iipumbu …
NEFF wants elections postponed amid tender-corruption allegations… to take to the streets if the tender is not withdrawn.“The Namibian people must rise up and reject this betrayal of our democracy, as corrupt networks from Zimbabwe and South Africa attempt to interfere in our sovereign electoral process,” says NEFF deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu …
Pressure mounts on ECN over controversial ballot tender
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NEFF demands suspension of officials in pharmaceutical theft probe
The News
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters has challenged the health ministry's decision to transfer rather than suspend officials allegedly involved in pharmaceutical theft and stock record manipulation. Health minister Esperance Luvindao said due process and Public Service Commission regulations must be followed before suspensions can occur.
Why it matters
Medicine shortages continue to affect healthcare facilities across Namibia, and alleged theft and stock manipulation within the pharmaceutical supply chain raise serious questions about accountability and whether patients are getting the drugs they need.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 21 April
NEFF demands suspension of officials in pharmaceutical theft probe
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters has challenged the health ministry's decision to transfer rather than suspend officials allegedly involved in pharmaceutical theft and stock record manipulation. Health minister Esperance Luvindao said due process and Public Service Commission regulations must be followed before suspensions can occur.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 17 April
NEFF deputy disputes Julius Malema's South Africa sentencing
Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president Kalimbo Iipumbu has described the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema in South Africa as politically driven and designed to intimidate. Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment for unlawful firearm possession in connection with a 2018 incident, though he has been granted leave to appeal the sentence.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Sunday 12 April
President addresses parliament on oil, land, wealth fund
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah answered questions from opposition MPs on the Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund, land delivery, Germany's genocide reparations deal, the veterinary cordon fence, and various economic and governance matters during parliament on Wednesday.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 10 April
President clarifies 500,000 jobs will come from private sector growth
President Nandi-Ndaitwah clarified that the government's promise to create 500,000 jobs by 2030 will be achieved through economic growth and private sector expansion rather than direct government hiring, but opposition leaders and labour experts criticized the pace of progress, with expert Herbert Jauch noting that only around 5,000 jobs have been created and that 100,000 jobs annually are needed to meet the target.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 March
NEFF meets President, pushes labour and oil sector reforms
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to raise concerns about labour hire practices, transparency in the emerging oil and gas sector, healthcare investment, and agricultural production. The party called for direct employment of workers instead of third-party labour hire, strong governance in oil development, and increased spending on hospitals and medical infrastructure.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 23 February
NEFF backs President authority over petroleum decisions
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters supports the Petroleum Amendment Bill, which would transfer core upstream petroleum powers from the responsible minister to the President. NEFF parliamentarian Kalimbo Iipumbu said the President must have final approval authority over petroleum sector decisions to protect the industry from regulatory capture and ensure it serves the people, though the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy should remain the primary technical and regulatory body.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 27 January
Government spending outpaces revenue, economists warn of debt risks
Namibia's government is spending faster than it generates revenue, with analysis showing the apparent healthy cash position was largely due to sinking fund reserves rather than actual revenue collection. Experts warn that without improved tax collection and controlled spending, the country risks increasing reliance on borrowing, potential social spending cuts, and possible delayed creditor payments.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →