Also known as: parliamentarian John Likando · Hon. Rodrick Likando
Rodrick Likando — IPC parliamentary chief whip and shadow minister, warning against Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project.
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Windhoek Observer
Rodrick Likando warned that Namibia could repeat environmental and economic consequences if phosphate mining proceeds without independent oversight
“The IPC shadow minister of environment, forestry and tourism Rodrick Likando has intensified opposition to the proposed Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, warning that Namibia could repeat the environmental and economic consequences experienced in Tunisia, Jordan and Nauru if large-scale phosphate mining proceeds without independent oversight.”
IPC warns Namibia against repeating phosphate mining mistakesWindhoek Observer
Rodrick Likando said Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project must not proceed without independent legal and scientific scrutiny
“"The Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project must not proceed on the basis of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment that has not withstood independent legal and scientific scrutiny," he said.”
IPC warns Namibia against repeating phosphate mining mistakesThe Namibian
Rodrick Likando says environmental impact assessment on Sandpiper has not withstood independent legal and scientific scrutiny
“He says the environmental and social impact assessment carried out on the Sandpiper project has not "withstood independent legal and scientific scrutiny".”
IPC opposes Sandpiper phosphate mining projectThe Namibian
Independent Patriots for Change chief whip Rodrick Likando says backlog caused by ministers failing to attend parliamentary sittings
“Likando says the growing backlog is not caused by opposition MPs asking too many questions, but by ministers failing to attend parliamentary sittings.”
Speaker rejects blame for question backlogThe Namibian
Independent Patriots for Change's Rodrick Likando triggered fierce resistance by authorising finance minister to present speech
“The flashpoint: authorising finance minister Ericah Shafudah to present a speech on behalf of prime minister Elijah Ngurare, triggered fierce resistance from Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani, PDM's Inna Hengari, Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda, and Independent Patriots for Change's Rodrick Likando.”
The Cost of Parliamentary ParalysisThe Namibian
IPC chief whip Rodrick Likando asked about the ruling on the matter
“She was responding to Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) chief whip Rodrick Likando, who asked about the ruling on the matter.”
National Assembly finds Shaningwa did not use f-wordThe Namibian
Rodrick Likando was appointed as Independent Patriots for Change parliamentary chief whip on Thursday
“Likando was appointed as the party's new chief whip on Thursday.”
IPC chief whip replacement normal – LikandoIPC shadow minister Rodrick Likando has warned that Namibia could repeat the environmental and economic consequences experienced in Tunisia, Jordan and Nauru if the proposed Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project proceeds without independent oversight, citing phosphate mining's documented impacts on communities and ecosystems in those countries.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
IPC shadow minister Rodrick Likando has warned that Namibia could repeat the environmental and economic consequences experienced in Tunisia, Jordan and Nauru if the proposed Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project proceeds without independent oversight, citing phosphate mining's documented impacts on communities and ecosystems in those countries.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Independent Patriots for Change opposes the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate project, which received environmental clearance on 5 August, citing environmental, social and public health concerns and pointing to negative outcomes from phosphate mining in Tunisia, Jordan and Nauru.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reportedly objects to environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti's approval of an environmental clearance certificate for Namibian Marine Phosphate's Sandpiper project to mine for fertilisers in the Atlantic Ocean, saying Namibia should not be used for an ocean experiment. The president held a meeting with senior government officials this week to express concerns about the decision made without apparent consultation on a matter of massive public interest.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The environmental commissioner issued an environmental clearance certificate on 5 August for Knowledge Katti's Namibia Marine Phosphate's Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project offshore Namibia, valid until 5 August 2029. The decision has triggered opposition from the IPC and conservationists who have raised long-running environmental and industry concerns.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Office of the Speaker has rejected claims that National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is responsible for a growing backlog of unanswered parliamentary questions, stating the delays lie with the executive. Of 550 National Assembly questions tabled since the eighth parliament began, 166 have been disposed of and one was withdrawn for a ministerial statement.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The national assembly adjourned Wednesday after opposition parliamentarians clashed with speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila over her authorisation of the finance minister to speak on behalf of the prime minister. The editorial argues that repeated parliamentary disruptions reflect a failure of political leadership across parties and have prevented debate on critical legislation, including the petroleum bill.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Opposition parliamentarians from the PDM, AR, and IPC challenged speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Wednesday over the manner in which she was conducting proceedings, with members arguing she was dismissing points of order without allowing them to be heard. The confrontation erupted after finance minister Ericah Shafudah was authorised to table and read a debate speech on behalf of prime minister Elijah Ngurare, a move strongly opposed by opposition parties.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Construction of the Eenhana Town Council building, which began in 2018, remains incomplete due to non-payment of the contractor. The N$41 million project has had approximately N$27 million spent, with an estimated N$9 million still required for completion.
16 May 2026 · Informanté →
At least 91 parliamentarians have submitted asset and interest declarations as required under parliamentary standing rules, with MPs disclosing shareholdings in telecommunications, banking, and brewing companies, as well as residential and commercial properties across Namibia. Failure to comply with annual declaration requirements constitutes a breach of parliamentary rules and may result in referral to the Committee of Privileges for disciplinary measures including fines or formal reprimands.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
The National Assembly speaker has ruled that Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa did not use profanity in parliament, after consulting official Hansard recordings of an alleged incident from last year in which she was accused of using the f-word to an IPC member.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Independent Patriots for Change appointed Rodrick Likando as its new parliamentary chief whip on Thursday, replacing Rodney Cloete. Likando described the change as "standard procedure" and a "normal change of guard."
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →