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Utaara Mootu

Also known as: LPM chief whip Utaara Mootu

Landless People's Movement parliamentarian who has tabled motions on land productivity audit and electricity tariff affordability.

2022-11-112026-06-26
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What’s been said

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  1. April 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Utaara Mootu raised a motion calling for government to unlock youth entrepreneurship through creative economy investment

    Source

    “In June 2024, Utaara Mootu raised a motion calling for the government to unlock youth entrepreneurship through investment in the creative economy.”

    Creative Industry Needs to Be Measured
  3. June 2024

  4. The Namibian

    LPM chief whip Utaara Mootu was alert to correcting misinformation about 'African culture'

    Source

    “Thankfully, this time LPM chief whip Utaara Mootu was alert to not letting misinformation about 'African culture' go uncorrected.”

    The Bullies Are Scared
Politics

Namibian MPs demand greater role in genocide reparations talks

The News

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.

6 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Namibian MPs demand greater role in genocide reparations talks

    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.

    6 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Namibian MP Mootu joins IMF Young Parliamentarians Initiative

    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.

    7 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Landless People's Movement seeks productivity audit in land reform

    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.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Train accident causes amputation of child in Oshivelo area

    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.

    26 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 19 February

  1. Namibian MPs study Rwanda's governance and security practices

    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.

    19 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Parliament members raise questions on judiciary, trade, agriculture, drugs, tariffs

    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.

    18 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. MP questions annual electricity tariff hikes amid affordability concerns

    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.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. LPM says Trump responded to Swartbooi letter; MPs praise presidential address

    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.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

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