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The Namibian
Political analyst Rui Tyitende says delays in parliament are caused by changes in political power between parties
“Political analyst Rui Tyitende says the delays in the parliament are caused by changes in political power between parties over the years.”
Blame rules for parliament delays – speakerThe Namibian
Political analyst Rui Tyitende says Ngurare's remarks expose division and frustration within Swapo
“Political analyst Rui Tyitende says Ngurare's remarks expose division and frustration within Swapo.”
Ngurare triggers Swapo succession debateThe Namibian
Political scientist Rui Tyitende says the government remains chief architect and promoter of identity politics
“He says the government remains "the chief architect and promoter of identity politics," particularly in the appointments of regional leaders.”
Opposition, experts raise concern over jobs for comrades and hiring bias in NamibiaThe Namibian
Political analyst Rui Tyitende said deputy minister appointments have nothing to do with service delivery but everything to do with rewarding campaign supporters
“Tyitende said these appointments have nothing to do with service delivery but everything to do with rewarding those who supported Nandi-Ndaitwah's presidential campaign.”
NNN’s deputy appointments‘ bloating wage bill’The Namibian
Rui Tyitende said IPC has no moral high ground to lecture government on spending
“"Even though the issues they highlighted are profound and should be considered, it has become evident that the IPC has no moral high ground to lecture the government and the Namibian people," he told The Namibian.”
Itula slams 2026/27 budget as ‘copy-paste’, questions N$244m spent on workshopsThe Namibian
Rui Tyitende is a political scientist
“– Ellison Tjirera is a sociologist; Rui Tyitende is a political scientist.”
Rural Under-Development and the Politics of Urban Expansion in NamibiaNew Era
Rui Tyitende said IPC will remain Itula's private project for as long as party exists
“Meanwhile, political analyst Rui Tyitende said IPC is and will remain Itula's private project for as long as the party exists and he is alive.”
‘All sizzle, no steak’The Namibian
Political analyst Rui Tyitende argues that government has bloated structure of people unsure of their roles
“He was commenting on the ruling party's latest announcement of its think tank.”
Govt overloaded with committees – analystsThe Namibian
Rui Tyitende is a political scientist based in Windhoek
“Rui Tyitende is a political scientist based in Windhoek.”
Why We Are Corrupt: The (Ab)use of CorruptionThe Namibian
Rui Tyitende says Swapo has done things positively affecting quality of life
“However, it would be unfair and factually incorrect to state that Swapo has not done anything for the past 34 years.”
Swapo defends development efforts amid ongoing water and sanitation challenges at Tobias Hainyeko constituencyNational Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila attributes parliament's delays in passing laws to parliamentary rules set by the assembly itself, not to her office. She said the rules prescribe the order and procedures for considering matters, including daily notices, questions, and reports that are placed before the legislative agenda.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila attributes parliament's delays in passing laws to parliamentary rules set by the assembly itself, not to her office. She said the rules prescribe the order and procedures for considering matters, including daily notices, questions, and reports that are placed before the legislative agenda.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare publicly supports president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah serving a second term, arguing that previous elected presidents served more than one term and that premature succession debates distract from government service delivery. Swapo's elective congress to choose a presidential candidate for the 2029 elections is expected next year.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Opposition leaders and labour experts have raised concerns about "jobs for comrades"—the practice of hiring based on political party membership and regional affiliation rather than merit. The Popular Democratic Movement secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe says the practice undermines fair employment and compromises nationalism, tracing the issue back to post-independence hiring patterns within state-owned enterprises.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Political analysts have questioned President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's appointment of seven deputy ministers, arguing the move contradicts her cost-cutting agenda and duplicates administrative roles rather than improving service delivery. Supporters counter that merged ministries require deputy ministers for parliamentary accountability, though critics contend the appointments reward campaign loyalists rather than serve governance needs.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah ordered government officials to use public hospitals from April, but Windhoek Central Hospital's new VIP unit exclusively for senior officials has drawn opposition criticism as discriminatory and contrary to equitable healthcare goals. Opposition leaders and analysts argue the separate facility undermines the reform and mirrors apartheid-era segregation.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver her Independence Day address live on NBC at midnight on 21 March instead of at a public event, prompting the IPC and analysts to question the decision's justification and appropriateness.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
IPC president Panduleni Itula has criticised the national budget for maintaining high operational spending while cutting development allocation, specifically flagging N$244 million spent on 243 workshops and excessive travel allowances, which he says could instead fund promised pensioner allowances and infrastructure. Other political parties and analysts dispute whether all workshop and travel spending is wasteful, noting that some supports essential government functions.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's elite-driven urban expansion prioritises Western-style development over rural communities, resulting in land seizure, inadequate compensation, and the pauperisation of rural people who lose agricultural livelihoods and cultural heritage. The authors argue that development must be context-specific and that rural investment is needed to address unsustainable rural-urban migration.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has dismissed reports of tension between party president Panduleni Itula and opposition leader Immanuel Nashinge in Parliament, calling them false claims designed to sow division. Political analysts note the dual structure creates potential for confusion over messaging and strategy unless roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside political parties, condemned the United States' military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of international law and national sovereignty. The government reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela based on shared anti-colonial history, though some opposition figures questioned the framing while still opposing unilateral military intervention.
6 January 2026 · New Era →