Utaara Mootu

Also known as: LPM chief whip Utaara Mootu

Landless People's Movement parliamentarian who has tabled motions on security guards' working conditions, land productivity audits, and electricity tariff affordability.

2022-11-112026-10-06

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March 2026
26 MarInformanté
Utaara Mootu claimed the accident was caused by a contracted company failing to de-bush the area
Source
“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.”
Train accident causes amputation of one-year-old in Omuthiya-Oshivelo train incident
February 2026
19 FebNew Era
Utaara Mootu is deputy of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security
Source
“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.”
Namibia benchmarks from Rwanda
18 FebNew Era
Utaara Mootu indicated she will question the Minister on electricity tariff determination methodology.
Source
“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.”
Parliament Briefs
11 FebThe Namibian
Utaara Mootu criticised annual increases in electricity tariffs
Source
“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.”
Utaara takes aim at electricity hikes amid low income households
11 FebThe Namibian
Utaara Mootu raised the issue to minister of industries, mines and energy during National Assembly session
Source
“She raised the issue to minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse on Tuesday during the National Assembly session.”
Utaara takes aim at electricity hikes amid low income households
April 2025
20 AprThe 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
June 2024
16 JunThe 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

Agriculture & Land

Government prepares FMD support plan, consults on meat exports

The News

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.

29 September 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 29 September

Government prepares FMD support plan, consults on meat exports
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.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Government preparing FMD support plan; meat exports under review
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.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 28 September

MP calls for parliamentary inquiry into security guards' working conditions
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.
28 September 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 22 September

LPM MP calls for inquiry into security guards' working conditions
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.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 6 May

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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 →