… Swanu secretary general Wendy Christian last week said the party had no objection to the voters’ roll. …
Landless People’s Movement calls for extended review period of voters' register ahead of electionsNamibia Minute.
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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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- September 2024
… NO COMPENSATION South West Africa National Union (Swanu) says the party would expropriate land without compansation if elected to power. …
Recycled promises… Shikerete says the party respects the ruling of the courts and will await the lawmakers’ final decision. “Our call has been for a nationwide consultation to hear what the majority of Namibians are saying about the issue,” he says. ‘NO GAYS’ Evilastus Kaaronda Swanu president Evil …
Political parties disregard LGBTQI+ rights ahead of November elections- May 2024
… It will be intriguing to witness presidential candidates from Swapo, PDM, LPM, IPC, UDF, Nudo, APP, NEFF, RDP, AR, CDV, and Swanu go toe-to-toe and endeavour to persuade voters to support them. …
Namibia’s First Presidential Debate a Win for Democracy- February 2024
… In most of his speeches and writings, as an individual, a Swanu cadre and later as president of the oldest liberation movement in Namibia, he would always deploy historical materialism to position his beloved party and the broader liberation struggle in its proper context. …
A Reflective Tribute To Rihupisa Kandando- August 2023
… Secondly, the liberation movements that were there were supported by the former Soviet Union (USSR) of which ironically Ukraine was a part.Thirdly, at the height of the Sino- Soviet conflict some movements were supported by the USSR and leftist ones like Zanu-PF, Swanu and PAC by …
Are African Leaders on a Political Leash?- October 2022
… Take Swanu for example. The party is so old, it does not even remember the last time it had a real good firm stance. …
Elections Are Like Erections- July 2021
… I have known Rukoro since the mid-eighties as a Swanu stalwart. He was one of those brilliant emerging leaders of the liberation struggle, who climbed the ladder of the party’s structure and became its president. …
Tribute to a paramount chief
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 →