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Politician and former member of parliament Maximalliant Katjimune tabled a motion in Parliament in 2024 proposing a merger of the NYC with the National Youth Service
“He tabled a motion in Parliament in 2024 proposing such a merger and expressed hope that another parliamentarian would revive the proposal.”
Things fall apartThe Namibian
Maximalliant Katjimune slammed the decision to pay over N$10.8 million to Shapumba for rentals
“Two years ago, Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Maximalliant Katjimune slammed the decision by the then sport ministry to pay over N$10.8 million to Shapumba for rentals”
Government moves to cancel N$1.1m monthly lease for unoccupied Chicco buildingThe Namibian
Former parliamentarian Maximalliant Katjimune says Cran has made the right decision
“Former parliamentarian Maximalliant Katjimune says Cran has made the right decision.”
Cran rejects Starlink licenceThe Namibian
Maximalliant Katjimune asked whether the market could sustain the high number of Bachelor of Laws graduates entering the legal profession yearly
“Katjimune asked whether the market could sustain the high number of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduates entering the legal profession every year.”
Unemployed lawyers told to look at green hydrogen, oil for salvationThe Namibian
Maximalliant Katjimune said Namibia was struggling to provide basic services to two million people
“Maybe Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Maximalliant Katjimune was spot-on in saying Namibia was already struggling to provide basic services to its two million people (from 2011).”
Namibia’s Population Dynamics: Opportunities and ChallengesThe Namibian
Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Maximalliant Katjimune said the joint declaration does not sufficiently atone for the genocide
“Supporting the sentiments, Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Maximalliant Katjimune said the joint declaration does not sufficiently atone for the genocide.”
Katjiua still disagrees with Geingob on genocideA National Youth Council elective general assembly that began Friday descended into chaos on Saturday, injuring nine delegates and prompting education minister Sanet Steenkamp to postpone the assembly indefinitely. The disruption involved disputes over the electoral process, with disagreements over delegate allocations and factional tensions.
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21 hours ago · New Era →
A National Youth Council elective general assembly that began Friday descended into chaos on Saturday, injuring nine delegates and prompting education minister Sanet Steenkamp to postpone the assembly indefinitely. The disruption involved disputes over the electoral process, with disagreements over delegate allocations and factional tensions.
21 hours ago · New Era →
Hidipo Hamata, who recently quit the Popular Democratic Movement, has clarified he is not joining the ruling Swapo party and may take time to reflect and pursue other work instead.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Works and Transport plans to cancel a lease agreement with businessman Erastus Shapumba for a building the government rents for N$1.1 million per month but does not occupy. Shapumba says he did not draft the lease agreement, which was signed in December 2023 for a three-year term, and argues his rental rate of N$99 per square metre is cheaper than other private buildings.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has rejected Starlink's applications for both a class comprehensive telecommunications service licence and a Spectrum licence for satellite internet services. The decision was published in the Government Gazette, with the authority citing that Starlink has 0% Namibian citizen ownership, and aggrieved parties may petition for reconsideration within 90 days.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The African Labour and Human Rights Centre accuses the government of failing to enforce existing rental laws under the Rental Ordinance No 13 of 1977, leaving tenants vulnerable to exploitation. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is drafting a new bill and reviving a rent control board, but the Centre's director argues the government should immediately enforce the laws already in place while rental prices surge in urban areas.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi delivered a public lecture at the University of Namibia, highlighting Botswana's role in supporting Namibia's liberation struggle and sheltering genocide victims, while also formally apologizing for killings of Namibian fishermen by the Botswana Defence Force during past border disputes. He emphasized that the two countries have since strengthened bilateral relations through higher-level cooperation platforms and a formalised bi-national commission covering politics, trade, and defence.
11 February 2026 · New Era →