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Swanu of Namibia

2024-10-172026-06-08
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Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. April 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Swanu of Namibia said it would keep the revolutionary torch burning until final victory

    Source

    “Swanu of Namibia on Tuesday said it would "keep the revolutionary torch burning until final victory".”

    He could imitate people brilliantly – former minister Schlettwein on Uerikua
  3. January 2026

  4. The Namibian

    Swanu of Namibia chief whip Evilastus Kaaronda said Venaani sounds characteristically off base at best and impetuous at worst

    Source

    “Swanu of Namibia chief whip Evilastus Kaaronda says employment creation falls within the purview of Cabinet's responsibilities."Venaani sounds characteristically off base at best and impetuous at worst," Kaaronda says.”

    Early parliament call divides lawmakers
  5. October 2025

  6. The Namibian

    Swanu of Namibia has youth leader Ripuree Mbakurupa

    Source

    “"Youth are not the leaders of tomorrow; youth are the leaders of today," says Swanu of Namibia youth leader Ripuree Mbakurupa, a youth advocate and candidate with a deep-rooted connection to Windhoek's disadvantaged communities.”

    Young leaders rise as Namibia prepares for regional, local elections
  7. May 2025

  8. The Namibian

    Swanu of Namibia supported the submission to Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee designating 28 May as Genocide Remembrance Day

    Source

    “Muundjua, as then patron of the Ovaherero and Ovambanderu Genocide Foundation supported the foundation's submission to the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly, stating that 28 May "is a day that is common to especially the foremost affected communities – the Ovaherero and Nama people – who were incarcerated in those concentration camps, in which many of them succumbed".”

    28 May Is Important on the Genocide Timeline
Politics

President absent from Genocide Remembrance Day events

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah did not attend Genocide Remembrance Day events held at Shark Island and in six regions, drawing criticism from political and community leaders, though the vice president attended events in Ohangwena. The president's absence came despite an active public schedule that included attending agricultural and cultural festivals and other state events.

Why it matters

President's absence from Genocide Remembrance Day events—despite active public schedule—raised accountability questions on a nationally significant commemoration.

31 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 31 May

  1. President absent from Genocide Remembrance Day events

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah did not attend Genocide Remembrance Day events held at Shark Island and in six regions, drawing criticism from political and community leaders, though the vice president attended events in Ohangwena. The president's absence came despite an active public schedule that included attending agricultural and cultural festivals and other state events.

    31 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 28 May

  1. PM calls for continued documentation of 1904–1908 genocide

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, speaking at Genocide Remembrance Day commemorations in Otjinene, urged ongoing academic research and publication of the 1904–1908 genocide to preserve memory of colonial-era atrocities. He stressed that documentation through books, archives, universities, museums, and films is essential to prevent historical records from fading and to ensure future generations have access to truthful accounts of the affected communities' suffering and resilience.

    28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 4 May

  1. GIPF board members earned N$666,000 in two months in sitting fees

    The Government Institutions Pension Fund paid its board of trustees chairperson Penda Ithindi N$114,000 for attending three meetings in two months, and Napwu general secretary Petrus Nevonga N$92,163 during the same period, according to payroll records reviewed by The Namibian. The payments have revived concerns that clustered board and sub-committee meetings have become a parallel income stream for trustees already drawing civil service or union salaries.

    4 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 April

  1. National Assembly speaker clarifies MP leave is not automatic

    National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has clarified that MPs are not automatically entitled to leave of absence and that requests can be declined under Standing Rule 76. She stressed that leave is typically granted only for illness, bereavement of close family, official committee duties, or parliamentary travel, and must be formally submitted with reasons and approval from party chief whips.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. PM Ngurare defends VIP wards plan as healthcare upgrade

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare dismissed claims that planned VIP wards at public hospitals would create a two-tier healthcare system, saying the government's objective is to upgrade public health services accessible to all Namibians and that the controversy has been "dramatised". Opposition lawmakers questioned whether the initiative contradicts government policy on equality, with some arguing it risks reinforcing inequality within public healthcare.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Former diplomats defend Namibia's US partnership as unfair criticism

    Former diplomats have rejected lawmakers' criticism of Namibia's relationship with the United States, arguing that the government has maintained independent foreign policy while working with the US as part of the global community. President Nandi-Ndaitwah clarified that cooperation with the US does not mean endorsing its foreign policy, noting Namibia's recent support for South Africa's genocide case against Israel.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. President clarifies 500,000 jobs will come from private sector growth

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah clarified that the government's promise to create 500,000 jobs by 2030 will be achieved through economic growth and private sector expansion rather than direct government hiring, but opposition leaders and labour experts criticized the pace of progress, with expert Herbert Jauch noting that only around 5,000 jobs have been created and that 100,000 jobs annually are needed to meet the target.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Former governor James Uerikua dies in road accident

    Former Otjozondjupa governor and Swapo MP James Uerikua died in a road accident on Friday, with his son Venturo also killed in the incident. Former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein paid tribute to Uerikua as a brilliant mind and kind-hearted person, while Swapo held a candlelit vigil in Windhoek.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Chief Clemens Kapuuo: Namibian nationalist and land rights champion

    An opinion piece reflects on the legacy of paramount chief Clemens Kapuuo, assassinated in 1978, who was instrumental in Namibian anti-colonial movements and the struggle for Herero land rights. The author argues that Kapuuo's inclusive leadership style should serve as a model for contemporary political figures in fostering community unity.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. NBC claims N$3m owed Huawei, not N$184m flagged

    The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation told Parliament it owes Huawei only N$3 million, not the N$184 million cited in the auditor general's report, citing a reporting threshold and incomplete project agreements. The NBC has received adverse audit reports for five consecutive years.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 8 March

  1. Namibia debates social media ban for children under 15

    Namibian lawmakers and child welfare experts are divided over whether to ban social media for children under 15, with supporters citing mental health and cyberbullying concerns while critics argue for evidence-based regulation rather than an outright ban. Experts also note that enforcement would be technically challenging given the ease of age verification manipulation.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Opposition walkout halts parliament vote on commissioners

    Opposition MPs staged a walkout from the National Assembly on Thursday when the government sought urgent approval of four Public Service Commission commissioners, citing concerns about their age, qualifications, ethnic representation, and lack of adequate debate. The walkout left no quorum for the vote to proceed.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Namibia urged to negotiate stronger US resource deals

    Lawmakers have urged the government to negotiate stronger, value-driven deals as the US seeks to position Namibia as a strategic partner for uranium and offshore oil and gas resources. Parliamentarians stress that Namibia must prioritize national interests and negotiate from strength, with some citing Venezuela's institutional collapse as a cautionary lesson.

    10 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. President's family oil interests spark transparency calls, journalist escorted out

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah faces mounting calls to disclose her family's alleged business interests in Namibia's oil and gas sector, after a journalist was removed from State House for pressing her on the matter. Political analysts, parliamentarians, and civil society groups are demanding transparency and parliamentary scrutiny, citing concerns about accountability and conflict of interest given the president's direct control over the industry.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Parliamentarians divided over Venaani's early recall proposal

    Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to recall parliament early to address youth unemployment and other national issues, but lawmakers are divided on the proposal, with some opposing it as a breach of agreed standing rules while others support early resumption to hold government accountable.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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