… Nico Somaeb of the United Democratic Front paid tribute to Uerikua, describing him as a man who completed his journey with faithfulness and pride. …
Uerikua unites Namibia in deathNamibia Minute.
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United Democratic Front — Namibian political party participating in parliamentary consultations and advocating on issues including nursing services, wildlife conflict, and rural development.
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- April 2026
- March 2026
Rudolf Gaiseb United Democratic Front (UDF) parliamentarian Nico Somaeb has called for the decentralisation of nursing licence registration to the regional level. …
UDF calls for decentralised nursing registrationThe United Democratic Front (UDF) used its consultative meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to highlight pressing challenges in Kunene. …
Human-wildlife conflict talks …as UDF engages NNNStaff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a courtesy visit from the leadership of the United Democratic Front (UDF) as part of her commitment to consult with all political parties represented in Parliament. …
UDF leadership pays courtesy visit to PresidentWhile Mosiuoa Lekota, who died on Wednesday, will be rightly remembered for his role in the United Democratic Front and his fight against apartheid, there is a danger that his subsequent — and equally vital — contributions to our democracy will be overshadowed. …
How Mosiuoa Lekota challenged the ANC’s rule and changed the course of SA’s democracy… He was again arrested a few years after his release in 1982 for his role in the United Democratic Front (UDF), of which he was one of the leaders. …
Former SA defence minister and Robben Island prisoner Mosiuoa Lekota dies… United Democratic Front MP Nico Somaeb raised concerns about ethnic balance in the nominations and called for all groups to be included in senior government positions. …
Row over commissioners sparks parliament walkout- February 2026
… The councillors who vacated their seats include United Democratic Front’s Nico Somaeb (Kamanjab), Hendrik Gaobaeb (Sesfontein), Marlyn Mbakera (Otjiwarongo), Elder Filipe (Grootfontein) and John Likando at Kabbe South. …
ECN spends over N$16m on five by-elections- November 2025
… United Democratic Front Sebastiaan !Gobs, representing the Khorixas constituency, said he will not be coming back to the council because he will be going into politics. …
National Council members reflect on 5-year tenure- September 2025
… Since the shift from a one-party state, the United Democratic Front, the DPP, the People’s Party and the MCP have all enjoyed stints in power. …
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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 26 March
UDF pushes for regional nursing licence registration services
A UDF parliamentarian has called for decentralised nursing registration at the regional level to ease the burden on nurses who must travel long distances to Khomas Region. The Health Ministry has extended the registration deadline to 31 March 2026 and is engaging with the Health Professions Council to find sustainable long-term solutions.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 13 March
UDF raises human-wildlife conflict and rural development concerns
The United Democratic Front highlighted pressing challenges affecting communities in Kunene and northern regions during a consultative meeting with President Nandi-Ndaitwah, including human-wildlife conflict that is impoverishing rural households, a legal dispute involving the regional council, housing shortages, and educational inequality between rural and urban schools. The party noted that rural residents bear the costs of wildlife conservation while wild animals are regarded as national assets, and proposed dialogue-based solutions to ongoing disputes.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 12 March
President meets UDF leadership in parliamentary consultation round
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a courtesy visit from the United Democratic Front leadership, led by party president Hendrik Gaobaeb, as part of consultations with all parliamentary parties she pledged during the 2025 State of the Nation Address. Both sides emphasised the importance of dialogue and inclusive leadership.
12 March 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 5 March
Mosiuoa Lekota's legacy beyond apartheid struggle honored
The Namibian's analysis of Mosiuoa Lekota, who died on Wednesday, argues that his role in forming the Congress of the People in 2008 was equally vital to his anti-apartheid activism. By breaking the ANC's political dominance, Cope's 1.3 million votes prevented Zuma's government from securing a two-thirds majority, shifted South African politics from racial to policy-based competition, and inspired the formation of other parties including the EFF and ActionSA, fundamentally changing the country's democratic trajectory.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
South African former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77
Mosiuoa Lekota, a prominent anti-apartheid campaigner who served as South Africa's defence minister and ANC chairperson before founding the rival Congress of the People party, has died after a period of illness. He was imprisoned on Robben Island during apartheid and broke from the ANC in 2008 over corruption concerns.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 3 March
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 →
Thursday 19 February
ECN spent N$16.33 million on five 2025 by-elections
The Electoral Commission of Namibia spent N$16.33 million on five by-elections held on 17 June 2025 in Otjozondjupa, Kunene and Zambezi regions, following the resignation of five councillors elected to the National Assembly in November 2024. The by-elections were held in Grootfontein, Otjiwarongo, Kamanjab, Sesfontein and Kabbe South constituencies, with ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua praising the peaceful conduct of the voting.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →