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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Uahekua Herunga

Also known as: Herunga · Swapo deputy secretary general · party deputy secretary general

Uahekua Herunga — Swapo deputy secretary general and former chief whip, who resigned from whip role in April 2026 and dismissed Russian funding allegations.

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President to use public hospitals under new Psemas directive

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will use public health facilities after issuing a directive for state employees under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas) to do the same as part of healthcare system reform. The Ministry of Health says it is strengthening medicine supply and staffing, though some civil servants question whether public hospitals are adequately resourced to handle increased patient loads.

25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. President to use public hospitals under new Psemas directive

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will use public health facilities after issuing a directive for state employees under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas) to do the same as part of healthcare system reform. The Ministry of Health says it is strengthening medicine supply and staffing, though some civil servants question whether public hospitals are adequately resourced to handle increased patient loads.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. Swapo chief whip Herunga steps down, !Naruseb takes role

    Swapo deputy secretary Uahekua Herunga has resigned as the party's chief whip in the National Assembly citing personal reasons, with former works and transport minister Alpheus !Naruseb appointed as his replacement. Herunga will remain a member of parliament, marking the first time a Swapo chief whip has resigned while retaining their parliamentary seat.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Swapo deputy chief whip Herunga resigns under pressure

    Uahekua Herunga has stepped down as Swapo chief whip following pressure from younger MPs over parliamentary procedures, with Alpheus !Naruseb appointed to replace him. Herunga remains in parliament as a regular MP, marking the first time a Swapo chief whip has resigned while keeping their parliamentary seat.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Swapo appoints !Naruseb as new parliamentary chief whip

    Swapo MP Alpheus !Naruseb has been announced as the party's new chief whip, replacing Uahekua Herunga. The National Assembly speaker made the announcement Wednesday, noting that Herunga has also stepped down from his position as chairperson of the whole house committee.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Political analysts question value of new Swapo think tank

    Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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