Republican Party

Also known as: Republicans

Republican Party — opposition political party in Namibia supporting parliamentary motions on governance and resource management.

2024-08-032026-10-06

What’s been said

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September 2024
22 SeptThe Namibian
Republican Party does not judge homosexual people, but says homosexuality is wrong
Source
“Mudge says his party does not judge homosexual people, but homosexuality is wrong.”
Political parties disregard LGBTQI+ rights ahead of November elections
19 SeptThe Namibian
Republican Party launched party manifesto in Windhoek last month
Source
“He said this while launching his party manifesto in Windhoek last month.”
Mudge promises life imprisonment for rapists if elected

Politics

RP backs Sindano's appointment as ECN chairperson

The News

The Republican Party supports Gerson Sindano's appointment to lead the Electoral Commission of Namibia, saying political disagreements should not block the appointment and that Sindano's performance should be judged on his conduct, integrity and competence. RP chief whip Mathias Mbundu said political parties have the right to support or oppose parliamentary motions and cautioned against unsubstantiated claims of vote-trading.

14 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 14 September

RP backs Sindano's appointment as ECN chairperson
The Republican Party supports Gerson Sindano's appointment to lead the Electoral Commission of Namibia, saying political disagreements should not block the appointment and that Sindano's performance should be judged on his conduct, integrity and competence. RP chief whip Mathias Mbundu said political parties have the right to support or oppose parliamentary motions and cautioned against unsubstantiated claims of vote-trading.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 10 September

Trump says Iran war will end after November elections
US President Donald Trump said he does not think the Iran war will end until after November's midterm elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then. Trump told reporters that "right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward," and claimed Iran is "desperate to try and affect the election."
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 July

Trump claims China interfered in US 2020 election
US President Donald Trump alleged in a primetime White House address that China interfered in the 2020 election and accessed voter data in 18 states, though the US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in that election and Trump presented no evidence of data misuse.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Trump claims Chinese interference in US elections without evidence
US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address alleging "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems and accusing China of interfering in the 2020 election and acquiring voter data from 18 states. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election, and Trump did not present evidence that China used the information to alter voting systems or influence outcomes.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 31 May

PSG celebration in Paris marred by riots and arrests
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 →

Sunday 12 April

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →