Also known as: Republicans
Opposition party whose leader Henk Mudge opposes uranium mining and backs petroleum authority transfer from industries to Presidency.
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The Namibian
Republican Party president Henk Mudge accused Headspring Investments of influencing communities to accept the mine
“The accusations were made by Republican Party president Henk Mudge at a press conference yesterday.”
RP accuses Headspring of influencing communitiesNew Era
Republican Party has called on citizens to reject uranium mining in the Stampriet artesian basin
“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.”
RP rejects Stampriet uranium miningThe Namibian
Republican Party backed petroleum amendment bill transferring oil and gas authority to the Presidency
“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.”
RP sees oil bill as anti-corruption toolThe Namibian
Republican Party spokesperson said every role requires relevant skills and knowledge
“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.”
Calls for ‘qualified councillors’ mountThe Namibian
Republican Party has candidate Gideon Kambonde at Okahandja
“At Okahandja, Gideon Kambonde (33) is running under the Republican Party, determined to uplift the community that raised him.”
Young leaders rise as Namibia prepares for regional, local electionsThe Namibian
Republican Party is targeting a decades-old law that prevents political candidates and parties from coordinating their campaign spending
“And the Republican Party is targeting a decades-old law that prevents political candidates and parties from coordinating their campaign spending.”
New Supreme Court term will reshape Trump's powersThe Namibian
Republican Party leader Henk Mudge described the state of elections as very sad
“Republican Party leader Henk Mudge on Friday described the state of the elections as "very sad".”
2024 Namibian Elections: Live Coverage Day 3The Namibian
this party, under Trump has often sought to suppress voter turnout among minorities
“Critics have highlighted that this party, under Trump, has often sought to suppress voter turnout among minorities – African Americans, Latinos and Asian Americans.”
Trump’s Return: A Turning Pointfor US, Africa and Namibia?The Namibian
Republican Party does not judge homosexual people, but says homosexuality is wrong
“Mudge says his party does not judge homosexual people, but homosexuality is wrong.”
Political parties disregard LGBTQI+ rights ahead of November electionsThe Namibian
Republican Party launched party manifesto in Windhoek last month
“He said this while launching his party manifesto in Windhoek last month.”
Mudge promises life imprisonment for rapists if electedParis Saint-Germain players were welcomed home after winning their second straight Champions League title with a 4-3 penalty victory over Arsenal, but hundreds were arrested and dozens of police injured in clashes across France during the celebrations.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain players were welcomed home after winning their second straight Champions League title with a 4-3 penalty victory over Arsenal, but hundreds were arrested and dozens of police injured in clashes across France during the celebrations.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →