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Republican Party

Also known as: RP · Republicans

Opposition political party led by Henk Mudge, backing petroleum authority transfer and opposing uranium mining projects in Namibia.

2024-08-032026-05-11
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  1. April 2026

  3. Auleria Wakudumo The Republican Party has come out swinging, saying Namibians must reject uranium mining in the Stampriet artesian basin, warning that any mining activity in the area could permanently damage one of the country’s most important underground water sources. …

    New Era

    RP rejects Stampriet uranium mining

  4. The Republican Party (RP) has backed the petroleum amendment bill transferring oil and gas authority to the Presidency, citing transparency, while divisions persist among opposition parties. …

    The Namibian

    RP sees oil bill as anti-corruption tool
  5. March 2026

  7. … Before independence, South West Broadcasting Corporation (SWABC) was our main source of daily news, with notable anchors like Robin Tyson providing updates on current events. …

    New Era

    Namibia’s evolving media landscape
  8. February 2026
  10. January 2026

  11. … Republican Party spokesperson Turimove Katjipo said every role requires relevant skills and knowledge, adding that when positions are filled without the necessary expertise, development is delayed or compromised. …

    The Namibian

    Calls for ‘qualified councillors’ mount
  12. November 2025
  14. October 2025
Mining & Energy

RP accuses Headspring of influencing communities over uranium mining

The News

Republican Party president Henk Mudge accused Headspring Investments, a Russian state subsidiary, of using material incentives to sway communities and officials to accept uranium mining in Omaheke via in-situ leaching, which he warned poses serious contamination risks to the Stampriet aquifer and shared transboundary water systems. Headspring disputed the allegations, stating the project relies on advanced technologies used worldwide and operates under strict regulatory oversight.

12 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 12 April

  1. RP accuses Headspring of influencing communities over uranium mining

    Republican Party president Henk Mudge accused Headspring Investments, a Russian state subsidiary, of using material incentives to sway communities and officials to accept uranium mining in Omaheke via in-situ leaching, which he warned poses serious contamination risks to the Stampriet aquifer and shared transboundary water systems. Headspring disputed the allegations, stating the project relies on advanced technologies used worldwide and operates under strict regulatory oversight.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Republican Party opposes Stampriet uranium mining project

    The Republican Party's leader Henk Mudge has called for citizens to reject uranium mining in the Stampriet artesian basin, warning that in situ leaching operations could permanently contaminate one of southern Africa's most important underground water sources and pose risks to agriculture across Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Opposition splits over oil and gas authority transfer bill

    The Republican Party has backed a petroleum amendment bill that would transfer oil and gas authority from the minister of industries to the Presidency, citing anti-corruption benefits and transparency. The move has divided opposition parties, with the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters also supporting it, while other opposition parties argue it increases corruption risk and reduces parliamentary oversight.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. Budget balances fiscal discipline with oil investment decision

    Namibia's 2026/27 budget reflects finance minister Ericah Shafudah's fiscal caution as the country awaits a final investment decision on TotalEnergies' Venus oil project, expected mid-2026. Economist Robin Sherbourne described the budget as a "holding operation" in a constrained economic outlook, though he warned that reduced development spending may limit growth despite the budget's focus on "People, Productivity and Prudence."

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. Namibian media evolves from SWABC monopoly to diverse digital landscape

    Namibia's media sector has expanded significantly from a single state broadcaster before independence to today's mix of state, private, and community outlets. While the country maintains strong media freedom protections and has weathered challenges including rising printing costs and the shift to digital publishing, new pressures from AI and ethical standards in online content present ongoing challenges for journalists.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Windhoek mayor says experience matters more than academic degrees

    Newly elected Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona defended his lack of a tertiary degree, saying leadership requires hard work and experience rather than academic qualifications. His remarks respond to calls by urban development minister James Sankwasa and several political parties for mandatory minimum educational qualifications among local councillors.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Political parties urged to mandate qualifications for councillors

    Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa and political analysts are calling for mandatory education and qualifications for councillors to improve governance and development, citing concerns that unqualified councillors struggle to understand council documents and may be manipulated by officials. Sankwasa said political parties are reluctant to set minimum requirements because they fear losing candidates to other parties.

    28 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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