Also known as: Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah · Kamwanya · Ndumbah Kamwanyah · Ndumba J Kamwanyah
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The Namibian
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah said Namibia should learn from other SADC countries on handling first ladies' deaths
“Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah yesterday said Namibia should learn from other Southern African Develop Community countries on how to handle matters relating to the deaths of first ladies.”
Namibia has no funeral protocols for first spousesThe Namibian
Political commentator Ndumba Kamwanyah says the ACC cannot investigate every allegation simply because there is public pressure but should not ignore public concerns
“Political commentator Ndumba Kamwanyah says the public should understand that the ACC cannot investigate every allegation simply because there is public pressure. "Investigations should be based on credible information and evidence. However, this does not mean the ACC should ignore public concerns," Kamwanyah says.”
Haufiku questions Noa’s handling of 2016 ‘healthrot’ caseWindhoek Observer
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah warned that repeated confrontations could make citizens feel parliament is more interested in political fights than solving problems
“Kamwanyah similarly warned that repeated confrontations could make citizens feel parliament was more interested in political fights than solving the country's problems.”
Analysts warn parliament risks becoming stage for political confrontationThe Namibian
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah says decision could expose board to legal challenges and create impression cancellation favoured particular bidder
“Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah says the decision could expose the board to legal challenges and create the impression that the cancellation was intended to favour a particular bidder.”
N$122m fence under fireWindhoek Observer
Ndumba Kamwanyah argued that the legislation did not provide sufficiently clear guidelines for determining who qualifies for hero status
“Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah, however, argued that the legislation did not provide sufficiently clear guidelines for determining who qualifies for hero status.”
Heroes Dialogue | Have Namibia’s national honours lost their allure?The Namibian
Ndumba Kamwanyah told The Namibian that Shikongo's case was dealt with in secrecy with no transparency
“Public policy and political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah told The Namibian yesterday that Shikongo's case was dealt with in secrecy, adding that there was no transparency with the public.”
Ex-top cop Shikongo awaits NNN decisionThe Namibian
Political commentator Ndumba Kamwanyah says selling land and a house in a rural area may reduce inheritance available to future generations
“Political commentator Ndumba Kamwanyah says selling land and a house in a rural area may benefit the current owner, but could reduce the inheritance available to future generations.”
‘Communal land not for sale’The Namibian
Ndumba Kamwanyah says both the speaker and MPs are responsible for the delays in passing legislation
“Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah says both the speaker and MPs are responsible for the delays in passing legislation.”
Calls for MPs to work more hoursWindhoek Observer
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah said that he supports parties questioning and interrogating the process because transparency must not only exist but also be seen to exist
“Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah on Monday said that he supports parties questioning and interrogating the process because transparency must not only exist but also be seen to exist.”
High Court adjudicates ECN appointment records disputeWindhoek Observer
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah described as irresponsible Kandorozu's remarks on protests
“Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah described Kandorozu's remarks as irresponsible, saying concerns over illegal immigration should be addressed through lawful processes rather than public protests.”
Angula rejects calls for anti-immigrant protestsSecretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says Namibia has no specific protocols governing the burial of former first spouses and is currently considering appropriate arrangements, following the death of former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba, aged 78. It remains unclear whether she will be accorded a state funeral or national honours, as the president is yet to decide.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says Namibia has no specific protocols governing the burial of former first spouses and is currently considering appropriate arrangements, following the death of former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba, aged 78. It remains unclear whether she will be accorded a state funeral or national honours, as the president is yet to decide.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
Former health minister Bernard Haufiku questioned whether outgoing Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa protected a person implicated in alleged corruption at the Ministry of Health in the so-called 'healthrot' scandal. Haufiku, who says he submitted evidence of alleged fraudulent procurement between 2016 and 2017 nearly a decade ago, suggested Noa may have failed to act because one of those implicated had a personal connection to him.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Political analysts have warned that growing confrontations in the National Assembly could shift parliamentary politics away from substantive policy debates towards political spectacle, weakening public confidence. The warning follows a heated exchange when AR members were ordered out after disrupting proceedings, and a minister made remarks about an IPC member during discussion of the Land Reform Advisory Commission nominations.
1 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia participated in a mass walkout at the UN General Assembly during Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, with State House press secretary Jonas Mbambo defending the decision as consistent with the country's longstanding position on Palestine, informed by international law and Namibia's history of oppression.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Justice and labour relations minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel told the Windhoek Observer that introducing statutory paternity leave in Namibia could see some fathers spending an entire year away from work if they have children with multiple partners, potentially affecting labour force productivity. Namibia currently has no law providing statutory paternity leave, though employers may offer it through workplace policies.
23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Experts question the Central Procurement Board of Namibia's decision to cancel a competitive tender for a N$122-million veterinary cordon fencing project that attracted 23 bids, then award it via emergency procurement to a different contractor. A political analyst says the cancellation could expose the board to legal challenges and create the impression of bias toward a particular bidder.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece in the Windhoek Observer argues that Namibia's national honours risk losing moral authority because the public does not clearly understand the criteria and process for awarding them, despite the formal legal framework established by the Conferment of National Honours Act of 2012.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Security Commission has made a recommendation to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on the future of former inspector general Joseph Shikongo, who was suspended in May following a security breach at State House. The details of the recommendation remain unclear, with the commission declining to comment pending the president's decision.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ombalantu Traditional Authority has warned against illegal land sales after a businessman advertised an unfinished mansion for N$27 million in the communal area near Outapi. The authority says land in its jurisdiction cannot be sold; leaseholders are only granted 99-year leases and must consult the authority and Ministry of Urban and Rural Development if compensation is sought.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Civil society and MPs have called for the National Assembly to extend its sitting hours from 14h30 to 17h45 to properly debate and pass laws. Institute for Public Policy Research director Graham Hopwood said parliament currently works about 90 days a year and warned that deadlocks in passing laws will be an early warning sign for Namibia's political future.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government awarded a N$39.5 million contract to US company 6th Grain Corporation to use satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to monitor staple crops and improve food security, but analysts are calling for greater transparency, safeguards, and local participation in the one-year agreement.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
MP Job Amupanda welcomed the High Court's judgment in his case against the Speaker of the National Assembly and others, saying the ruling declined to grant an interdict but affirmed his position that ECN commissioner appointments must comply with constitutional transparency and accountability principles. Amupanda had sought to stop Parliament from approving ECN nominees until key selection process documents were disclosed.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former Prime Minister Nahas Angula said the ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety and security is capable of dealing with illegal immigrants, rejecting calls for anti-immigrant protests similar to those in South Africa. The statement came after NUDO MP Vetaruhe Kandorozu called for nationwide protests against illegal immigrants and foreign workers in sectors including diamond polishing, mining, and transportation.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council has cleared Fabupharm Pty Ltd's paracetamol syrup for use after independent laboratory tests confirmed it met safety and quality standards. The clearance was issued in May following the product's recall last year, which came after routine inspection shortcomings were identified.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The state-funded National Youth Council's general assembly in Swakopmund was postponed after violence erupted during the election of a new executive chairperson, injuring nine delegates. The education minister condemned the incident as "unacceptable, unruly conduct and violence," and critics are calling for the institution to be dismantled.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Youth Council's general assembly in Swakopmund descended into violence on Saturday, injuring nine delegates and forcing the electoral committee to resign over safety concerns. The suspended election process, marred by allegations of political interference and back-door deals, has wasted an estimated N$2 million in public funds.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Political analysts say the Landless People's Movement needs stronger regional and local branches after its community meeting in Keetmanshoop was disrupted on Saturday. An analyst warned that parties without robust local structures risk becoming disconnected from supporters and overly dependent on individuals.
16 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Churches and analysts have welcomed Namibia's proposed housing state of emergency, but caution that declarations alone will not address a backlog of over 300,000 homes. The Council of Churches in Namibia says the move must be accompanied by concrete measures, adequate resources, and clear implementation timelines, and calls for faster implementation of free residential plots and increased investment in land servicing.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's newly appointed economic adviser Shali Shindume reportedly owes Agribank over N$15 million from a loan obtained while he was the bank's credit manager. Agribank sought High Court action in 2021 over breach of contract, with a settlement agreement requiring Shindume to subdivide his mortgaged farm property and make specified monthly payments.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly has resumed with focus on several key legislative items, including the long-awaited land bill, the petroleum bill, the public enterprises governance amendment bill, and the mental health bill. A political analyst says the land bill should receive highest priority due to its implications for livelihoods, investment, housing, agriculture and social equity.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah argues that the Genocide Remembrance Day commemoration is creating divisions rather than promoting unity and collective healing as intended. He says the government's approach, selection of speakers, and messages delivered are contributing more to division than unity, and warns that regional activities and speeches reflected limited knowledge of the genocide.
1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare publicly supports president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah serving a second term, arguing that previous elected presidents served more than one term and that premature succession debates distract from government service delivery. Swapo's elective congress to choose a presidential candidate for the 2029 elections is expected next year.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah should be allowed to serve her full two constitutional terms without distraction from succession debates, which he called premature and deliberately designed to undermine the administration.
20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah has questioned whether President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent remarks about the boy child—prompted by lower male graduation numbers at Nust—will produce actual policy changes, cautioning that past public discussions on the issue have not yielded major reforms and that conclusions should not be drawn from graduation statistics alone without broader evidence-based research.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Opposition leaders say Cassinga Day and Workers' Day have become political mobilisation events for Swapo rather than state occasions reflecting national unity, citing concerns about the presence of the Ndilimani Cultural Troupe and the absence of national institutions at these public holidays.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Swapo, like other former liberation movements in government, has failed to deliver on promises and uses patriotic narratives of its struggle history to justify remaining in state control, drawing parallels to critiques of post-colonial African governments by Frantz Fanon and Angolan author Pepetela.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Lüderitz Town Council has received a proposal to rename the town's main street and Lüderitz Airport after late anti-apartheid activist and lawyer Anton Lubowski, who was assassinated in 1989. The proposal, backed by an endorsement from his widow, must be formally tabled before council for consultation before any decision can be made.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
On Swapo's 66th anniversary, party leader Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that while the party's liberation struggle history is important, it alone cannot carry the party forward as people now expect tangible improvements in jobs, housing, healthcare, and education. Political analysts noted Swapo's waning electoral support over recent elections due to corruption and declining leadership quality, though the party remains the country's strongest with functional regional structures.
21 April 2026 · New Era →
A public policy expert argues that creating separate, upgraded hospital units for senior government officials—while the rest of the public system deteriorates—represents a form of "class apartheid" that undermines genuine healthcare reform and breaches the principle of equal rights.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah ordered government officials to use public hospitals from April, but Windhoek Central Hospital's new VIP unit exclusively for senior officials has drawn opposition criticism as discriminatory and contrary to equitable healthcare goals. Opposition leaders and analysts argue the separate facility undermines the reform and mirrors apartheid-era segregation.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →