“Mootu stressed that the current negotiation framework, which is largely limited to government-to-government engagement, excludes key democratic institutions and stakeholders.”
Utaara MootusaidParliament must be central participant in negotiations, not observer
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“"We cannot accept a process that speaks about our people without fully including their elected representatives. Parliament must not be an observer; it must be a central participant in these negotiations," she said.”
Member of Parliament Utaara Mootuis set to participate inthe inaugural cohort of the International Monetary Fund Young Parliamentarians Initiative
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“Member of Parliament Utaara Mootu is set to participate in the inaugural cohort of the International Monetary Fund Young Parliamentarians Initiative.”
Utaara Mootusaidexisting land reform statistics do not enable parliament or public to assess land use efficiency.
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“"Existing land reform statistics provide aggregate data, but do not enable parliament or the public to assess whether land across commercial, communal, and resettlement systems is being used efficiently to support food security and national growth," she said.”
Utaara Mootutableda motion titled 'National Land Productivity Audit'
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“These remarks were made by Landless People's Movement parliamentarian Utaara Mootu on Wednesday after tabling a motion titled 'National Land Productivity Audit'.”
Utaara Mootuclaimed the accident was caused bya contracted company failing to de-bush the area
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“According to Landless People's Movement (LPM) member of parliament, Utaara Mootu, the train accident was caused after a company contracted to de-bush the area failed to do so, resulting in the accident.”
Utaara Mootuisdeputy of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security
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“The Members of Parliament led a delegation, comprising his deputy Utaara Mootu (Landless People's Movement), on a study visit to Kigali recently, aimed at exchanging best practices on policies and regulations related to international relations, defence and security.”
Utaara Mootuindicated she will questionthe Minister on electricity tariff determination methodology.
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“Utaara Mootu, Landless People's Movement parliamentarian, indicated she willquestion the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, on 19 February on the methodology of determining domestic electricity tariffs.”
Utaara Mootucriticisedannual increases in electricity tariffs
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“Landless People's Movement parliamentarian Utaara Mootu has criticised the annual increase in electricity tariffs, arguing that households continue to feel the financial strain of rising costs.”
Parliament's Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security, visiting Germany, has called for a more inclusive and transparent process in ongoing negotiations over Herero and Namaqua Genocide reparations, arguing that Parliament must be a central participant rather than an observer. While acknowledging Germany's 2021 recognition of the genocide and €1.1 billion development support pledge, the committee shares affected communities' view that the offer is inadequate and not genuine reparations.
Why it matters
Parliament demands greater inclusion in genocide reparations negotiations with Germany, signalling mounting pressure for meaningful accountability on this landmark issue.
Parliament's Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security, visiting Germany, has called for a more inclusive and transparent process in ongoing negotiations over Herero and Namaqua Genocide reparations, arguing that Parliament must be a central participant rather than an observer. While acknowledging Germany's 2021 recognition of the genocide and €1.1 billion development support pledge, the committee shares affected communities' view that the offer is inadequate and not genuine reparations.
Member of Parliament Utaara Mootu will participate in the inaugural cohort of the International Monetary Fund Young Parliamentarians Initiative, which aims to strengthen engagement with younger legislators and understand their economic priorities. The discussions will be held from 12 to 15 April 2026 in Washington, D.C.
LPM parliamentarian Utaara Mootu tabled a motion calling for a national land productivity audit, arguing that Namibia's land redistribution framework focuses on allocation rather than productive use and economic impact. The motion proposes measurable productivity indicators and transparent beneficiary monitoring to address underutilisation and ensure land reform supports food security and agricultural growth.
A TransNamib train accident in the Oshivelo area on 24 March resulted in the amputation of a one-year-old's leg. An LPM parliamentarian attributed the incident to a contractor's failure to clear bushes in the area, prompting questions about compensation avenues for TransNamib-related injuries.
A parliamentary delegation led by James Uerikua visited Rwanda to exchange best practices on international relations, defence and security. The MPs identified Rwanda's anti-corruption measures, technology-driven governance, security sector professionalism and public accountability mechanisms as models Namibia could realistically adopt to strengthen oversight and service delivery.
Several Namibian lawmakers have given notice of parliamentary questions on pressing national issues: judicial understaffing and magistrate workload; the country's grey listing status and oil sector regulatory violations; support needed for dairy and poultry sectors amid production gains; drug use and rehabilitation services in schools; and electricity tariff methodology and consumer protection measures.
Landless People's Movement parliamentarian Utaara Mootu criticised electricity tariff increases approved for Namibia Power Corporation and the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor, arguing that the current cost-plus tariff framework does not account for household income trends, wage growth, or affordability for low-income groups. She noted that 59.5% of households have electricity access, but nearly 307 000 rural and urban households remain unconnected, and questioned why tariff adjustments do not consider wage growth or consumer purchasing power.
The Landless People's Movement confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to a letter from party leader Bernadus Clinton Swartbooi sent during last year's election claiming minority groups faced discrimination and pressure in Namibia. Meanwhile, several parliamentarians reacted positively to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent address, though some cautioned that scrutiny of pending bills—particularly the Petroleum Amendment Bill—is essential before passage.