Landless People's Movement parliamentarian who has tabled motions on security guards' working conditions, land productivity audits, and electricity tariff affordability.
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September 2026
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LPM Chief Whip Utaara Mootuasked the minister whether arrangements had been made withBank of Namibia and Ministry of Finance for farmer relief
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“Meanwhile, LPM Chief Whip Utaara Mootu asked the minister whether arrangements had been made with the Bank of Namibia and the Ministry of Finance to provide relief to farmers with agricultural loans who are affected by the restrictions.”
Utaara Mootucalled forparliamentary investigation into security guards' working conditions, wages and labour rights
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“Ester Hakaala Landless People's Movement (LPM) lawmaker Utaara Mootu has called for a parliamentary investigation into the working conditions, wages and labour rights of security guards in Namibia.”
Utaara Mootutabledmotion in National Assembly titled 'Protecting Namibia Without Protection'
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“Mootu tabled a motion in the National Assembly on Tuesday, titled 'Protecting Namibia Without Protection', calling for an investigation into the welfare and working conditions of security guards.”
Utaara Mootucalled fora parliamentary investigation into security guards' working and living conditions
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“Landless People's Movement parliamentarian Utaara Mootu has called for a parliamentary investigation into the working and living conditions of security guards, while questioning whether workers who protect Namibia are adequately protected themselves.”
“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'.”
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and new zoning measures. Opposition PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a N$400 million meat shipment being returned from Europe and called for fuller National Assembly briefing on FMD developments.
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and new zoning measures. Opposition PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a N$400 million meat shipment being returned from Europe and called for fuller National Assembly briefing on FMD developments.
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told Parliament that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and zoning measures. PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a meat shipment worth about N$400 million being returned from Europe and called for Parliament to be briefed on the FMD outbreak.
LPM lawmaker Utaara Mootu has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for a parliamentary investigation into the working conditions, wages, labour rights, job security, benefits and unfair dismissals affecting security guards in Namibia.
Landless People's Movement parliamentarian Utaara Mootu has called for a parliamentary investigation into the working and living conditions of security guards in Namibia, questioning whether workers protecting schools, hospitals, businesses, and government institutions are adequately protected themselves. The inquiry should focus on wages, job security, benefits, occupational safety, and compliance with a 2017 collective agreement aimed at addressing exploitation of security officers.
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.