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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Organization

Swapo Party Youth League

Also known as: youth league · SPYL

Swapo Party Youth League — appears in coverage of Namibian politics, paying tributes and issuing statements on parliamentary matters and party succession.

Politics

Swapo youth league demands apology from Kandorozu over Ballotti remarks

The News

Swapo Party Youth League secretary general Ephraim Nekongo has called on National Unity Democratic Organisation parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu to apologize and withdraw comments made to education deputy minister Dino Ballotti during National Assembly proceedings, citing the need for respectful parliamentary conduct and saying personal attacks undermine the Namibian Constitution.

7 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Swapo youth league demands apology from Kandorozu over Ballotti remarks

    Swapo Party Youth League secretary general Ephraim Nekongo has called on National Unity Democratic Organisation parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu to apologize and withdraw comments made to education deputy minister Dino Ballotti during National Assembly proceedings, citing the need for respectful parliamentary conduct and saying personal attacks undermine the Namibian Constitution.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Minister Nekundi rules out bid for Swapo secretary general position

    Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi has said he will not contest for the Swapo secretary general position or any of the party's top four posts at the 2027 party congress. The announcement comes amid speculation about potential candidates for the party's leadership race, including Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and SPYL leader Ephraim Nekongo.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Swapo MP Dingara quits Parliament to pursue full-time farming

    Elifas Dingara, a Swapo lawmaker with a 15-year parliamentary career, has announced his resignation from the National Assembly effective end of month to focus on farming in Kavango East. He said his departure aims to allow his successor Christine Haindaka to serve nearly a full term and build institutional knowledge, describing it as deliberate succession planning rather than leaving the next generation to fight for opportunity.

    25 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 2 February

  1. John Pandeni councillor outlines development and service delivery priorities

    Matheus David John Pandeni constituency councillor John Mwoonde says his leadership focuses on uniting communities, expanding economic participation, and addressing social challenges including unemployment, urban hunger, and substance abuse. Since taking office, he has implemented infrastructure upgrades, educational support, funded income-generating projects, and rolled out wellness and socio-economic programmes for residents.

    2 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 23 January

  1. NYC interim chief's N$100,000 salary draws youth leader criticism

    Acting National Youth Council executive chairperson Patience Masua says she does not set her own salary, responding to backlash over her reported N$100,000 monthly remuneration for three months. Youth leaders, including the National Council of Students president and Popular Democratic Movement Youth League spokesperson, have criticized the amount as disproportionate given the council's limited financial support to affiliate organizations.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. PM pays tribute to late liberation icon Hishoono

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has honoured the late Kanana Hishoono, an 89-year-old liberation struggle veteran and former Secretary of the Swapo Party Elders' Council, describing him as one of Namibia's most cherished icons and a source of wisdom. Hishoono will receive a State funeral on Saturday in Eenhana, with a State memorial service held in his honour.

    21 January 2026 · New Era →

  2. NYC leadership instability harms Namibian youth agenda

    The National Youth Council's repeated leadership resignations and turnover prevent it from serving its core mandate to represent young Namibians. The author argues that institutional stability, tolerance of diversity, and prioritizing mandate over ego are essential to break the cycle of instability and deliver on programmes for youth.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 15 January

  1. SWAPO mourns founding member Kanana Hishoono, age 89

    The SWAPO Party Youth League has paid tribute to veteran liberation activist and founding SWAPO member Kanana Hishoono, who died at Ondangwa Private Hospital in the Oshana Region. Hishoono was described as a fearless freedom fighter and foundational pillar of SWAPO who served as the party's first branch secretary in Tsumeb and later as secretary of the SWAPO Party Elders' Council, and played a historic role in recruiting the late President Hage Geingob as a party member in 1962.

    15 January 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Katima Mulilo councillor outlines service delivery and youth priorities

    Re-elected Katima Mulilo Urban constituency councillor Keneddy Simasiku has pledged to focus on basic service delivery including water, electricity and sewer infrastructure, youth empowerment through national initiatives, and stakeholder collaboration. He highlighted ongoing electrification projects in several areas and water/sewer provision in Dairy, Nova and Makaravan West, while emphasizing the need for resident cooperation in development processes.

    13 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Namibia condemns US military action against Venezuela, Maduro captured

    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 →

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