Parliamentary Standing Committee Chairperson who endorsed the Public Enterprise Governance Amendment Bill to strengthen accountability in state entities.
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Windhoek Observer
Parliamentary committee chairperson Pohamba Shifeta defended the nomination process as following legal requirements
“Parliamentary committee chairperson Pohamba Shifeta previously defended the nomination process, saying the relevant legal requirements had been followed.”
Sindano vows to fix electoral law gapsWindhoek Observer
Pohamba Shifeta was allegedly given unrestricted access to ECN appointment records
“Hangula said AR members of parliament were denied access to records relating to the recommendation and appointment of ECN commissioners and the chairperson, while another MP, Pohamba Shifeta was allegedly given unrestricted access.”
AR to challenge Sindano’s ECN appointmentNew Era
Then environment minister Pohamba Shifeta announced that the environmental clearance granted to NMP had been set aside in 2016
“In 2016, then environment minister Pohamba Shifeta announced that the environmental clearance granted to NMP had been set aside.”
Phosphate divides opinion … clearance reignites seabed mining debateThe Namibian
Swapo parliamentarian Pohamba Shifeta tabled motion with Swapo endorsement in National Assembly
“The endorsement was contained in a motion tabled by Swapo parliamentarian Pohamba Shifeta in the National Assembly last week.”
Swapo backs Sindano for top ECN postWindhoek Observer
Committee chairperson Pohamba Shifeta said petition raises concerns regarding exclusion from recognition under Veterans Act
“"This petition raises concerns regarding their exclusion from recognition and compensation under the Veterans Act, 2008," he said.”
Consultations begin on SWATF veterans petitionWindhoek Observer
Pohamba Shifeta said committee is committed to fair, objective and transparent process in assessing petition
“He said, adding that "this committee is committed to a fair, objective and transparent process."”
Consultations begin on SWATF veterans petitionInformanté
Pohamba Shifeta threw support behind the Public Enterprise Governance Amendment Bill
“PARLIAMENTARY Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs Chairperson, Pohamba Shifeta, has thrown his support behind the Public Enterprise Governance Amendment Bill, saying it will address structural inefficiencies, strengthen coordination, and improve accountability in Namibia's public enterprises.”
Governance bill to boost accountability in state entities — ShifetaInformanté
Shifeta said the bill seeks to resolve longstanding governance challenges in public enterprises
“Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Shifeta said the bill seeks to resolve longstanding governance challenges, particularly the lack of clear roles and coordination between boards, ministers, and executives within public enterprises.”
Governance bill to boost accountability in state entities — ShifetaInformanté
Pohamba Shifeta is parliamentarian and former minister
“Speakers included Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa; former PLAN Chief of Operations and former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), General Martin Shalli; parliamentarian and former minister Pohamba Shifeta; SWAPO Party regional coordinator Fillemon Joshua; and former PLAN fighter and businessman Banda Shilimela.”
Enghandja tombstone honours nine fallen PLAN fightersNew Era
Pohamba Shifeta formed part of the delegation to Kigali
“Others forming part of the delegation include Martin Lukato Lukato (National Democratic Party) and Pohamba Shifeta (Swapo).”
Namibia benchmarks from RwandaNewly appointed Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson Gerson Sindano says the ECN is working on electoral amendment bills to address challenges from previous elections, with plans to consult political parties and stakeholders before taking the bills to Parliament.
24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Newly appointed Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson Gerson Sindano says the ECN is working on electoral amendment bills to address challenges from previous elections, with plans to consult political parties and stakeholders before taking the bills to Parliament.
24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Affirmative Repositioning (AR) will approach the High Court to challenge the recommendation and approval of Gerson Sindano as ECN chairperson, accusing Swapo and UDF of violating the Constitution and Electoral Act. AR objects to the appointment process, citing denial of access to records by AR MPs while another MP received unrestricted access, and argues Sindano's nine-month term contradicts the Constitution's prescribed five-year term.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has appealed against the environmental commissioner's decision to grant an environmental clearance certificate to Namibian Marine Phosphate for the Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project, appealing against the decision in its entirety and all conditions in the certificate.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reportedly objects to environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti's approval of an environmental clearance certificate for Namibian Marine Phosphate's Sandpiper project to mine for fertilisers in the Atlantic Ocean, saying Namibia should not be used for an ocean experiment. The president held a meeting with senior government officials this week to express concerns about the decision made without apparent consultation on a matter of massive public interest.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's environment ministry granted an Environmental Clearance Certificate to Namibia Marine Phosphate for proposed seabed phosphate mining, sparking division among Namibians. Critics including marine experts and the opposition warn the project could damage fish stocks and the fishing industry, while others argue it will create jobs.
10 August 2026 · New Era →
Opposition parties oppose Gerson Sindano's nomination to chair the Electoral Commission of Namibia, citing his past role as personal assistant to a Swapo official and his current Swapo membership as undermining the commission's independence ahead of the 2030 elections. The National Democratic Party president says he would only support Sindano if he publicly renounced his Swapo membership.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has cautioned that the National Youth Council should not be used as a stepping stone to political stardom, but instead serve as a platform for youth empowerment and nation-building. His warning follows a chaotic elective assembly over the weekend that descended into violence, injuring nine delegates and forcing the ministry to halt proceedings indefinitely.
23 June 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has declared the Swapo Party Youth League's endorsement of Ester Simon for National Youth Council executive chairperson non-negotiable, warning that continued disruption will damage the institution's credibility. The statement follows a violent collapse of the NYC's general assembly in Swakopmund over the weekend that left nine delegates injured.
23 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Swapo has endorsed Gerson Sindano, an ECN commissioner since August 2022, as its preferred candidate for chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, to replace Elsie Nghikembua whose term ends this year. Sindano is a senior lecturer in language development at the University of Namibia with a doctorate in English studies.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Benjamin Hauwanga and Simeon Nghinananye have settled a defamation case in which Hauwanga sued Nghinananye for N$500 000. Under the settlement made an order of the Windhoek High Court, Nghinananye agreed to publicly apologise and retract allegations, while Hauwanga withdrew his claim and waived legal costs; Nghinananye must pay N$200 000 if he repeats the defamatory allegations within five years.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Consultations began on a petition signed by 71 former members of the South West Africa Territorial Force seeking recognition as liberation veterans under the Veterans Act, 2008, and access to compensation funds they claim to have been denied for 35 years. The petitioners questioned accountability for a reported N$36 million compensation fund and N$100 million demobilisation fund.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Parliamentary Standing Committee Chairperson Pohamba Shifeta has endorsed the Public Enterprise Governance Amendment Bill, arguing it will address structural inefficiencies and strengthen accountability in Namibia's state entities by clarifying roles between boards, ministers, and executives, and introducing mandatory performance agreements with measurable targets.
23 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has announced that driving between Sossusvlei's parking areas will be limited to a single operator (About Africa Co) from 1 May, restricting access for independent tour operators and self-drivers. Tour operators and industry figures warn the exclusive concession will harm competition, raise prices, create liability concerns, and damage the tourism sector despite ministry claims it will generate revenue and protect the environment.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A tombstone was unveiled in Ohangwena Region to honour nine People's Liberation Army of Namibia combatants killed on 2 April 1989 in a clash with Koevoet, the counterinsurgency unit of the then South West African Police, just a day after a ceasefire had taken effect. Former PLAN fighters, government officials, and relatives attended the ceremony at Enghandja laShikongeni village.
4 April 2026 · Informanté →
National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila announced a reshuffle of Swapo MPs across standing committees, parliamentary friendship groups and multilateral organisations, with several lawmakers removed from previous roles and reassigned with immediate effect.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Swapo secretary general Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana has warned that the party's vacant vice presidency is unprecedented and leaves leadership exposed to unforeseen circumstances, while raising concerns about selective interpretation of party constitution as the party prepares for its 2027 elective congress.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
A parliamentary delegation led by James Uerikua visited Rwanda to exchange best practices on international relations, defence and security. The MPs identified Rwanda's anti-corruption measures, technology-driven governance, security sector professionalism and public accountability mechanisms as models Namibia could realistically adopt to strengthen oversight and service delivery.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
One year after the death of founding president Sam Nujoma in February 2025, Namibian citizens from various walks of life shared their remembrances of his role in leading the country to independence and democracy, crediting him as the architect of the nation's freedom and a visionary leader whose sacrifices and commitment to national unity continue to inspire.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →