… Affirmative Repositioning chief whip Vaino Hangula says the current practice is fine, although more clarity is needed on the reasons attached to leave applications, some of which do not need to be disclosed. …
Kuugongelwa-Amadhila clarifies MP leave rules confusionNamibia Minute.
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- April 2026
… TRIBUTE Affirmative Repositioning chief whip Vaino Hangula took to social media on Friday following the incident, saying: “So this was farewell, my brother. …
President mourns death of MP James Uerikua- March 2026
… Affirmative Repositioning whip Vaino Hangula said the ACC must be funded like a critical institution of the country if the government is serious about addressing corruption. …
ACC to build N$20-million Oshakati regional office… Meanwhile, Affirmative Repositioning chief whip Vaino Hangula said the ECN’s budget is too small for an institution expected to cover all corners of the country, and suggested that the budget be increased to conduct annual training and voter registration. …
Budget allocation of N$1.6 million for ECN’s legal fees questioned… Affirmative Repositioning member of parliament Vaino Hangula says he supports cremation, saying it can save space. …
Windhoek faces cemetery shortage as city urges residents to consider cremation… Meanwhile, Affirmative Repositioning chief whip Vaino Hangula says Namibia could come under increasing international pressure to adopt a clearer and more forceful diplomatic position should tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. …
You will feel Iran-US conflict at your dinner tables – Itula- February 2026
… Affirmative Repositioning (AR) chief whip Vaino Hangula yesterday said the party opposes the bill in its current form because it shifts control from the minister to the Presidency under a new structure that can be influenced in both policy and the issuing of licences. …
Oil bill sparks outcry as opposition warns of presidency power grab and corruption risks- January 2026
… Playing and sharing a dressing room with established superstars spearheaded by lethal net buster ‘Forra’ Nicodemus, ‘Mentos’ Hipondoka, ‘Kanniedood’ Umati, ‘Oubaas’ Pogisho, ‘Lucky’ Iyambo, ‘Tiwi’ Kaundje, Alfons Hanavi, ‘Teenage’ Iyambo, ‘Bricks’ Hangula, and many greats was not …
Tales of the Legends – Remembering a forgotten footballer- September 2025
… More recently, when Affirmative Repositioning (AR) members of parliament (MPs) Job Amupanda, Tuhafeni Kalola and Vaino Hangula received the same treatment at the request of current speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, memories of the 2021 incident immediately came flooding back – …
Is Namibia’s Democracy Under Threat?- March 2025
… Vaino Hangula is a marketing and communications specialist. He is a social justice activist and a member of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement. …
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National Assembly speaker clarifies MP leave is not automatic
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National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has clarified that MPs are not automatically entitled to leave of absence and that requests can be declined under Standing Rule 76. She stressed that leave is typically granted only for illness, bereavement of close family, official committee duties, or parliamentary travel, and must be formally submitted with reasons and approval from party chief whips.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 23 April
National Assembly speaker clarifies MP leave is not automatic
National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has clarified that MPs are not automatically entitled to leave of absence and that requests can be declined under Standing Rule 76. She stressed that leave is typically granted only for illness, bereavement of close family, official committee duties, or parliamentary travel, and must be formally submitted with reasons and approval from party chief whips.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 4 April
President mourns death of Swapo MP James Uerikua
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has mourned the death of Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua, who died in a road accident in Otjozondjupa on Friday. She described him as a promising leader and called on Namibians to exercise caution on the roads.
4 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 31 March
ACC to build N$20 million regional office in Oshakati
The Anti-Corruption Commission has allocated N$20 million for capital development to construct a regional office at Oshakati as part of its N$109 million budget allocation for 2026/27. Parliamentarians commended the move but called for broader regional coverage and better funding and staff compensation to strengthen the ACC's capacity to address corruption.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 March
Parliamentarians question ECN's N$1.6 million legal fees allocation
Independent Patriots for Change MP Michael Mwashindange criticised the Electoral Commission of Namibia's allocation of N$1.6 million for legal fees as wasteful, arguing the commission should prioritise improving voter turnout and drafting an electoral amendment bill instead. Other MPs also questioned whether the ECN's overall N$181 million budget for 2026/27 is adequate for national coverage.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 March
Windhoek encourages cremation as five cemeteries reach capacity
The City of Windhoek, which records approximately 960 burials annually, says five of its seven cemeteries are at full capacity and is urging residents to consider cremation as an alternative. The municipality is exploring measures including second interments and developing a new cemetery at Rocky Crest, though some residents and cultural groups have raised concerns about land allocation and religious objections to cremation.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 4 March
Iran-US conflict could raise Namibian food and fuel prices
IPC president Panduleni Itula warns that the Iran-US-Israel conflict, though distant, will affect Namibians through rising fuel, food, and import costs if tensions escalate, with inflation potentially climbing from 2.9% to 3.5% or higher. AR chief whip Vaino Hangula adds that Namibia may face international pressure to adopt a clearer diplomatic stance on the Middle East crisis.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
Opposition parties unite against bill shifting oil powers to presidency
Multiple opposition parties have objected to a petroleum amendment bill that would transfer oil and gas regulatory authority from the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Energy to the Presidency, warning it could enable political interference, corruption, and undermine parliamentary oversight. The bill requires support from all 51 Swapo parliamentarians to pass in the 96-seat National Assembly.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 30 January
Remembering Johnny-Wambu, legendary Namibian footballer
A New Era column pays tribute to Johnny-Wambu, a former left fullback for Windhoek's Ingwe (Tigers) who overcame initial social barriers and team cliques to become a vital defender, renowned for his hard-tackling style and man-marking abilities alongside teammates like Nicodemus and Hipondoka.
30 January 2026 · New Era →