Also known as: RDP
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The Namibian
Rally for Democracy and Progress member allegedly victimised Shikololo
“Shikololo says he had a successful music career and was one of the most in-demand performers at Swapo and election rallies, until he was allegedly victimised by a Rally for Democracy and Progress member.”
Don’t Sell Your Traditional Values, Shikololo WarnsInformanté
Erasmus Captain Hendjala eventually joined Rally for Democracy and Progress
“Hendjala was expelled from SWAPO for "serious misconduct" in 2008 and eventually joined Hidipo Hamutenya's Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP).”
Veteran journalist Erasmus Hendjala is no moreThe Namibian
Rally for Democracy and Progress is compared to as a tragedy
“By the time 2029 comes around it will be just another Rally for Democracy and Progress tragedy.”
Namibia Belongs to DinosaursThe Namibian
Rally for Democracy and Progress echoed Venaani's sentiments
“While other opposition parties, including the Landless People's Movement, the Independent Patriots for Change and the Rally for Democracy and Progress echo Venaani's sentiments, the ruling party have distanced themselves from the matter, with deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga on Friday telling The Namibian the party does not want to be accused of influencing the ECN's decisions.”
PDM to protest against ECN ballot printing tenderThe Namibian
Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) president Mike Kavekotora has tried to speak to all political parties about unified opposition proposal
“Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) president Mike Kavekotora on Wednesday said he has tried his level best to speak to all political parties about this proposal.”
Parties weigh support for unified opposition leader ahead of elections; Itula proposes all join IPCThe Namibian
Rally for Democracy and Progress lashed out at Electoral Commission of Namibia for endorsing Ren-Form to provide ballot services
“The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) has lashed out at the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for endorsing a corruption-accused company to provide ballot services in Namibia's upcoming elections.”
ECN is ‘raping' our democracy – KavekotoraThe Namibian
Rally for Democracy and Progress wants to reduce Namibia's seal population by half if it wins elections
“The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) wants to reduce Namibia's seal population by half if it wins the upcoming elections.”
RDP wants to kill one million sealsThe Namibian
Rally for Democracy and Progress was subject to court application disputing internal leadership
“Nehova and RDP members Ismael Frans, John Nghishekwa and Asser Sheuyange wanted the court to prohibit party president Mike Kavekotora, vice president Kenedy Shekupakela, secretary general Cecil Nguvauva and Nicanor Ndjoze, whose leadership they dispute, from using a party bank account and from holding any meetings to nominate candidates for Namibia's national elections in November.”
Court throws out case on RDP disputeFormer political prisoners and parliamentarians have criticised the government's decision to bury liberation struggle veteran Helao Shityuwete at Pionierspark, arguing that his 18 years on Robben Island and his role in the liberation struggle warranted burial at Heroes' Acre instead.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Former political prisoners and parliamentarians have criticised the government's decision to bury liberation struggle veteran Helao Shityuwete at Pionierspark, arguing that his 18 years on Robben Island and his role in the liberation struggle warranted burial at Heroes' Acre instead.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Shikololo, regarded as the first artist to popularise Oshiwambo rap, reflects on his childhood in exile during Namibia's liberation war and his introduction to rap music in Germany, warning people not to sell their traditional values.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia imported nearly N$140 million in fish in the fourth quarter of 2025—a 40% increase from the previous year—driven by declining fishing quotas allocated to local companies, forcing processors to source raw material from South Africa and Spain to maintain operations and employment.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Erasmus Captain Hendjala, a prominent journalist and former SWAPO regional councillor, has died at Ongwediva Vida Nova Medical Centre. He had deep roots in pre-independence politics, served as editor of Omukuni newsletter for twelve years, worked for New Era and The Namibian, and later represented the Hakahana constituency in the National Council until his 2008 expulsion from SWAPO.
7 January 2026 · Informanté →