… Mike Kavekotora 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 IPCNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Rally for Democracy and Progress
Also known as: RDP
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- October 2024
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.RDP president Mike Kavekotora says the ECN is attempting to “rape” Namibia’ …
ECN is ‘raping' our democracy – Kavekotora… (AR), All People’s Party, Congress of Democrats, Body of Christ Party, Landless People’s Movement, Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters, Swapo, United Namibians Party United Democratic Front of Namibia, Swanu of Namibia, Popular Democratic Movement, Rally for Democracy and Progress …
Six political parties opt out of 2024 presidential race, leaving 15 candidates to choose fromThe 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 seals- September 2024
The Electoral Court does not have the jurisdiction to hear and decide an urgent application Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) founding member Kandy Nehova and three other party members took to the court. …
Court throws out case on RDP dispute… Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) leader Mike Kavekotora says his party would introduce an incremental housing plan. …
Recycled promises- May 2024
… It will be intriguing to witness presidential candidates from Swapo, PDM, LPM, IPC, UDF, Nudo, APP, NEFF, RDP, AR, CDV, and Swanu go toe-to-toe and endeavour to persuade voters to support them. …
Namibia’s First Presidential Debate a Win for Democracy- April 2024
… The opposition Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP), then led by Swapo outcast Hidipo Hamutenya, accused the diplomats of interfering in Namibia’s political affairs. …
Regime Change Paranoia… The bakkies were out in full force at Ondangwa and Oshakati when the party launched its campaigns at Oshakati last week. “Namibians are very well aware when political parties, such as the Congress of Democrats and Rally for Democracy and Progress, in the past were funded by indiv …
IPC won’t disclose its funders – Itula- June 2023
… The correct information is that Shekupakela represents the Rally for Democracy and Progress.
Matter of Fact: Kennedy Shekupakela
Culture
Shikololo warns against abandoning traditional values
The News
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.
Why it matters
Shikololo reflects on liberation war exile and warns against abandoning traditional values in favour of foreign cultural imports.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 2 May
Shikololo warns against abandoning traditional values
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 →
Sunday 29 March
Namibia imports N$140m fish as local hake quotas fall
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 →
Wednesday 7 January
Veteran journalist Erasmus Hendjala dies at 78
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 →