Also known as: Dr Tobie Aupindi · Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi
Swapo MP who has tabled motions on unclaimed pension benefits and proposed sovereign funds for veterans.
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Namibian Sun
Tobie Aupindi says Namibia's biggest challenge is lack of action, not lack of policies
“Swapo member of parliament Tobie Aupindi says Namibia's biggest challenge is not a lack of policies, but a lack of action to address unemployment, poverty and economic inequality.”
Namibia’s progress ‘paralysed’ by inaction, Aupindi warnsNamibian Sun
Aupindi argued every tonne of lithium exported without local processing represents lost factories and jobs
“Aupindi argued that every tonne of lithium exported without local processing represents lost factories, lost jobs and lost industrial growth, while raw diamonds exported without beneficiation deny the country opportunities in manufacturing, polishing, jewellery production and skills development.”
Namibia’s progress ‘paralysed’ by inaction, Aupindi warnsThe Namibian
Tobie Aupindi describes current trend in board remuneration as vulture capitalism
“Speaking in general terms, member of parliament Tobie Aupindi says the current trend in board remuneration could be described as "vulture capitalism".”
The side hustle of sitting on boardsThe Namibian
Tobie Aupindi is Swapo member of parliament
“– Tobie Aupindi is a Swapo member of parliament.”
‘MP Uerikua’s death leaves wound words can’t heal’The Namibian
Tobie Aupindi paid tribute to James Uerikua on social media
“Member of parliament Tobie Aupindi, who is usually seated next to James Uerikua in the National Assembly, on Friday took to social media to pay tribute to his colleague, brother and friend.”
Aupindi mourns ‘friend and brother' UerikuaNew Era
Tobie Aupindi said ACC Act of 2003 must be amended for modern crimes
“Swapo's Tobie Aupindi said despite the poor funding of the ACC, the institution's Act of 2003 must be amended in order to respond to modern crimes and syndicates and also have access to advanced tools and technologies for fighting corruption.”
‘High expectations on underfunded ACC unfair’The Namibian
Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi proposed a sovereign fund for veterans to ensure funding is not solely dependent on the treasury
“Swapo parliamentarian Tobie Aupindi has proposed a sovereign fund for veterans to ensure that funding is not solely dependent on the treasury.”
Swapo MP Aupindi proposes sovereign fund for veteransThe Namibian
Swapo parliamentarian Tobie Aupindi said ACC needs to be capacitated to cover all regions and be funded adequately
“"The ACC needs to be capacitated to cover all regions and not just the five regions and it can only do that if it is funded adequately," Swapo parliamentarian Tobie Aupindi said in parliament on Monday.”
ACC to build N$20-million Oshakati regional officeThe Namibian
Swapo member of parliament Tobie Aupindi told The Namibian he does not endorse anarchy but believes removals are primitive and degrading
“Swapo member of parliament Tobie Aupindi told The Namibian "I am not endorsing anarchy in the city, however, I believe it's primitive and degrading to any human to be removed from trading at the CBD."”
‘I will continue risking my life for trading’New Era
Tobie Aupindi proposed a Commodity Dividend Model for resource wealth instead of fiat currency
“In what he terms the 'Commodity Dividend Model', the executive-turned-politician said that instead of the state receiving its dividends in Namibian dollars or US dollars from mining and other natural resources, "we should explore taking those dividends in physical commodities – be it gold, uranium, or the 'new gold', lithium."”
Aupindi agitates for resource-backed economyThe Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has criticised the management of government green schemes, describing conditions at the Hardap Green Scheme as "a disaster" due to poor maintenance, mismanagement, and lack of proper governance, following an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region.
16 hours ago · Informanté →
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has criticised the management of government green schemes, describing conditions at the Hardap Green Scheme as "a disaster" due to poor maintenance, mismanagement, and lack of proper governance, following an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region.
16 hours ago · Informanté →
NIDA oversees grape and date farming operations at Naute Farm in //Kharas Region that produce world-class products with significant potential, but the agency's financial and operational challenges constrain the farm from realising its full potential for socio-economic development and job creation.
22 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has concluded an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region, including the Hardap Green Scheme, ROOTS Project, and Namib Dairies Super Farm. The committee commended the efficiency and innovation of privately managed enterprises and said it will incorporate findings into a report to parliament on strengthening agricultural output and food security.
19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority is investigating Wealth Management Solutions, owned by Hanjo Schlabitz, over losses of at least N$250 million belonging to clients, mostly pensioners and families. The liquidator estimates total losses may reach N$350 million, with 87 people and two organisations claiming as creditors, after Schlabitz allegedly used money market funds to cover failed foreign exchange investments.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Members of Parliament have challenged the incoming Anti-Corruption Commission leadership to demonstrate independence and impartiality, with lawmakers warning that the institution's credibility depends on investigating corruption without fear or favour. Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi criticized the outgoing ACC leadership and alleged the commission had been weaponized to settle political scores and applied investigations selectively.
14 July 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nominated Bryan Eiseb as the new Anti-Corruption Commission director general following a prime ministerial motion; Parliament approved without objection. During the Assembly debate, urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa urged Eiseb to lead the institution "like a wolf and not a donkey," warning against allowing the ACC to be weaponised for political or tribal agendas and stressing the need for independent operation.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for a national investigation into millions of dollars in unclaimed pension, insurance, death and other financial benefits held by institutions. According to the financial sector regulator, unclaimed pension benefits alone exceed N$218 million, with the total value of unclaimed funds potentially significantly higher.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told over 600 graduates at Triumphant College's 2026 ceremony to use their qualifications to create opportunities and contribute to Namibia's development amid high youth unemployment. Ngurare emphasized that education drives economic growth and technological advancement, and that graduates' futures depend on how they apply their skills.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi said Namibia's core problem is government institutions failing to act on unemployment, poverty and inequality despite producing reports and analyses. He called for transition from exporting raw materials to producing finished goods, and warned that "we analyse situations until we paralyse them."
20 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Board earnings for chairs and senior members at Namibian banks, listed companies and state-owned enterprises range from N$400,000 to N$1.6 million annually. Opposition chief whip Rodney Cloete argues board work has shifted from part-time public service to a full-time income stream for a politically connected group, often appointed through personal connections rather than merit.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo member of Parliament and former Otjozondjupa governor James Unomasa Uerikua died in a car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara on Friday, along with his 14-year-old son. Parliamentary colleagues and opposition leaders mourned him as a capable legislator, committed servant, and respected figure across political divides.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Swapo member of parliament James Uerikua has died suddenly and tragically, leaving his wife recovering from injuries and his children grieving. A fellow MP pays tribute to Uerikua as a rare leader of exceptional intellect and humility who was deeply committed to economic renewal and serving Namibia's voiceless.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua, 43, and his 14-year-old son died Friday when their vehicle overturned on the Otjiwarongo-Okakarara road after a rear tyre burst. Colleagues remembered him as a sharp-minded, articulate, and humorous legislator with a passion for farming.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
James Unomasa Uerikua, a Swapo member of Parliament and former governor of Otjozondjupa region, died on Friday in a car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara; his 14-year-old son also died from injuries sustained in the crash. Political leaders across parties paid tribute to him as a promising young leader and voice for the voiceless.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Tobie Aupindi, a Member of Parliament, has paid tribute to his fellow MP James Uerikua, who died in a car accident on the road between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara on Friday. Aupindi described Uerikua as a dear friend, brother, and devoted servant to Namibia.
4 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliamentarians from multiple parties criticized the N$109 million allocation to the Anti-Corruption Commission for the 2026/27 fiscal year as inadequate, arguing that underfunding, limited access to modern technology, and outdated legislation prevent the institution from effectively combating corruption. MPs called for increased funding and legislative amendments to enable the ACC to keep pace with evolving criminal tactics.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Swapo parliamentarian Tobie Aupindi has proposed establishing a sovereign fund for veterans to reduce dependence on annual treasury allocations. He argues that investing part of the roughly N$1 billion annual veterans allocation could generate self-sustaining income over time rather than relying solely on government budgets.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has allocated N$20 million for capital development to construct a regional office at Oshakati as part of its N$109 million budget allocation for 2026/27. Parliamentarians commended the move but called for broader regional coverage and better funding and staff compensation to strengthen the ACC's capacity to address corruption.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliament members say the National Assembly's budget allocation of N$410.7 million for 2026/27 is inadequate, with only 1% allocated to development and 19% to core NA activities. MPs warn the underfunding threatens the institution's capacity for lawmaking and public outreach.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Hundreds of illegal street vendors in Windhoek's CBD face regular evictions by municipal police, but continue trading because formal markets do not generate sufficient income. The city says it is developing structured trading venues as part of a long-term strategy, while vendors and lawmakers call for legal recognition, proper infrastructure, and compensation for confiscated goods.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi has proposed a "Commodity Dividend Model" under which Namibia would receive mining and resource dividends in physical commodities like gold, uranium, and lithium rather than fiat currency, arguing this would protect the country against inflation and currency volatility while building a strategic reserve. Aupindi also called for greater industrialisation, more effective taxation of mineral rents, reform of state-owned enterprises, and a shift from passive SACU reliance toward regional value chains and manufacturing.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
Swapo parliamentarian Tobie Aupindi has proposed that the government should receive dividends in physical commodities such as gold, uranium, or lithium instead of cash, arguing this would provide a hedge against currency volatility and inflation rather than converting mineral wealth into fiat currency.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has endorsed the continuation of uranium mining by Headspring Investments, a subsidiary of Russian state-owned Rosatom, in the Leonardville area despite environmental concerns about contamination of the Stampriet aquifer. The committee chair argues that uranium is a natural resource already present in the area and that In-Situ Recovery technology, refined over 50 years, should be allowed to proceed to acquire scientific knowledge and enable Namibia to develop its nuclear industry.
8 March 2026 · Informanté →
A parliamentary standing committee recommended allowing Rosatom to proceed with uranium exploration and mining in the Stampriet Artesian Basin, arguing the project could help gather scientific data on natural contamination. The recommendation has drawn criticism from former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein and farming groups, who warn the project could permanently damage the aquifer—Namibia's key drinking water source for the arid south—and lack scientific grounding, while supporters cite potential economic benefits and Rosatom's expertise.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's parliament opened its third session in February with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing the chamber on enhancing parliament's role in inclusive development and participatory democracy, while bills including a land bill await action by lawmakers.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has recommended stronger policies, funding, and inter-ministerial collaboration to unlock the country's resource potential and align sector strategies with national development priorities including Vision 2030. The mining sector contributed 13.3% to GDP in 2024, while the government received N$7.32 billion in mining revenue, but challenges persist in land reform, energy, and conservation funding.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency needs at least N$550 million to implement its integrated strategic business plan and N$29.7 million to clear outstanding utility arrears, according to a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources report. Nida faces operational challenges including an N$102 million operating loss in 2024, electricity disconnection at 69 industrial parks, and water debt at 89 properties.
5 February 2026 · New Era →
Parliament will debate several key bills in 2026, including amendments to shift petroleum sector powers to the President's office, a Land Bill restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land, and a Mental Health Bill protecting rights for those with mental health conditions. Other anticipated debates include public enterprises governance reform, regional council amendments, and a proposal to lower the voting age to 16.
7 January 2026 · New Era →