… to live with an aunt in Walvis Bay• 1949 Moves to Windhoek and works for South African Railways• 1956 Marries Kovambo Katjimune• 1959 Chosen as the President of the Ovamboland People’s Organisation (OPO)• 1959 Joins the executive committee of the South West Africa National Union …
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South West Africa National Union
Also known as: SWANU · Swanu leaders
South West Africa National Union — political party represented in Namibia's National Assembly, engaged in consultations on land reform, unemployment, and social welfare.
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… Patriots for Change, Landless People’s Movement, Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters, National Democratic Party of Namibia, National Empowerment Fighting Corruption, National Patriotic Front of Namibia, National Unity Democratic Organisation,Rally for Democracy and Progress, Swanu …
Party representatives travel to SA to observe ballot-making processA faction of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) led by Barry Rukoro has joined the South West Africa National Union (Swanu) in a five-year partnership. …
Swanu welcomes Nudo members, bolsters parliamentary presencePolitical analyst Ben Mulongeni has described the five-year partnership between the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) and the South West Africa National Union (Swanu) as comedic.On Wednesday, a Nudo faction led by Barry Rukoro joined Swanu to allow Nudo members to go …
Swanu, Nudo partnership a comedy, says analyst… This follows revelations that he will be unveiled as one of the South West Africa National Union (Swanu) potential parliamentarians, after failing to contest te National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo)presidency. …
Rukoro attracts controversy, in bed with both Nudo, SwanuThe South West Africa National Union (Swanu) is due to announce on Wednesday that Barry Rukoro will feature on the party’s parliamentary list.This was revealed by Swanu secretary general Wendy Christian on Tuesday.“Swanu has urgent announcements to make in light of the upcoming e …
Rukoro to feature on Swanu’s parliamentary list… Swanu has openly shifted to the right with support for the death penalty and homophobia. …
Should Namibians Vote?… Panduleni Itula The National Democratic Party (NDP) wants to implement universal healthcare in Namibia, while Swanu is promising to incentivise young doctors to attract them to work in rural areas. …
Namibia's election manifestos focus on universal healthcare, post-sexual trauma care, rehabilitation and mental health… South West Africa National Union representative Issascar Tjihoreko yesterday said he is satisfied with the way the ECN is conducting the pre-election activities. …
Electoral Commission of Namibia removes over 15 500 duplicate names from voters’ roll ahead of 2024 elections- September 2024
… INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE The South West Africa National Union (Swanu) wants the education curriculum to include “indigenous systems”, introducing traditional medicine and other practices. …
Political parties promise better internet, digitisation, more classrooms, curriculum reform ahead of November elections
Politics
Political leaders unite at memorial for late MP James Uerikua
The News
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and leaders from across Namibia's political spectrum paid tribute to former Otjozondjupa governor and Swapo MP James Uerikua at a Wednesday memorial service, celebrating his legacy as a bridge-builder who commanded respect across party lines. Uerikua, who died in a car accident on 3 April along with his 14-year-old son Venturo, was praised for his dedication to inclusive development and democratic dialogue.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Friday 17 April
Political leaders unite at memorial for late MP James Uerikua
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and leaders from across Namibia's political spectrum paid tribute to former Otjozondjupa governor and Swapo MP James Uerikua at a Wednesday memorial service, celebrating his legacy as a bridge-builder who commanded respect across party lines. Uerikua, who died in a car accident on 3 April along with his 14-year-old son Venturo, was praised for his dedication to inclusive development and democratic dialogue.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 16 April
PM denies two-tier healthcare system, announces hospital upgrades
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare rejected claims that public hospitals are creating special VIP units for government officials, saying the government's focus is improving healthcare for all Namibians. He highlighted seven major health facilities earmarked for upgrades and announced Vision April 2026, a programme requiring senior officials to use public hospitals to improve service quality nationwide.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 11 March
President consults Swanu on unemployment, land reform issues
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Swanu leaders to discuss high unemployment, land reform, manufacturing, education, and social welfare as part of her political party consultations. Swanu representative Evilastus Kaaronda said the meeting allowed both sides to exchange views in depth on national issues, highlighting the importance of such dialogue for strengthening democratic processes.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 9 March
President meets SWANU leaders on land, genocide, agriculture
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held consultations with South West Africa National Union (SWANU) at State House to discuss national issues including land reform, genocide negotiations, agriculture financing, and water challenges facing farmers. The meeting was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen engagement with political parties represented in the National Assembly.
9 March 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 6 March
N$100 pension increase draws mixed reactions from elderly
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced a N$100 increase in the old-age pension grant to N$1,700 per month, prompting divided responses. Some pensioners accept the modest raise and support government priorities elsewhere, while others and opposition party Swanu argue the increase is inadequate given the cost of living and call for the N$3,000 monthly pension that was previously promised.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 24 February
Petrusfontein residents seek basic services after generations
Petrusfontein, a small settlement in Kunene region, has deep historical roots for its residents but lacks basic infrastructure and services over 35 years after independence. Residents report ongoing challenges including the absence of a bridge, safe water, medical facilities, and kindergartens, despite the community's cultural ties and peaceful character.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 18 February
Parliament members raise questions on judiciary, trade, agriculture, drugs, tariffs
Several Namibian lawmakers have given notice of parliamentary questions on pressing national issues: judicial understaffing and magistrate workload; the country's grey listing status and oil sector regulatory violations; support needed for dairy and poultry sectors amid production gains; drug use and rehabilitation services in schools; and electricity tariff methodology and consumer protection measures.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 11 February
Opposition parties split over Petroleum Amendment Bill governance
Namibian opposition leaders have divided over a proposed amendment to transfer upstream petroleum powers from the mines and energy minister to the Office of the President. While the government argues the change will strengthen governance of the emerging oil and gas sector, opposition figures including IPC leader Panduleni Itula, APP's Imms Nashinge, and PDM's McHenry Venaani warn that the shift risks undermining parliamentary oversight, constitutional separation of powers, and regulatory accountability.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Friday 6 February
LPM says Trump responded to Swartbooi letter; MPs praise presidential address
The Landless People's Movement confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to a letter from party leader Bernadus Clinton Swartbooi sent during last year's election claiming minority groups faced discrimination and pressure in Namibia. Meanwhile, several parliamentarians reacted positively to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent address, though some cautioned that scrutiny of pending bills—particularly the Petroleum Amendment Bill—is essential before passage.
6 February 2026 · New Era →