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Vaino Hangula

Vaino Hangula — Affirmative Repositioning lawmaker and party chief whip addressing urban housing and geopolitical issues.

2025-03-012026-06-25
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  1. March 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Vaino Hangula is a marketing and communications specialist

    Source

    “Vaino Hangula is a marketing and communications specialist.”

    Should ‘Founding Fathers’ Be Exalted Above All Others?

  3. The Namibian

    Vaino Hangula is a member of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement

    Source

    “He is a social justice activist and a member of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement.”

    Should ‘Founding Fathers’ Be Exalted Above All Others?
Agriculture & Land

Parliamentarian seeks grain storage plans ahead of bumper harvest

The News

Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula is asking the government to explain its plans to procure and store locally produced maize, citing projections that white maize production will exceed 100,000 tonnes this year following good rainfall. He also raised concerns about poor-quality imported rice distributed through government aid programmes and reports of spoilage at the Namibia Correctional Service farm at Divundu due to inadequate storage facilities.

2 hours ago · The Namibian →

Today

  1. Parliamentarian seeks grain storage plans ahead of bumper harvest

    Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula is asking the government to explain its plans to procure and store locally produced maize, citing projections that white maize production will exceed 100,000 tonnes this year following good rainfall. He also raised concerns about poor-quality imported rice distributed through government aid programmes and reports of spoilage at the Namibia Correctional Service farm at Divundu due to inadequate storage facilities.

    2 hours ago · The Namibian →

Monday 8 June

  1. AR proposes tax on absentee urban landlords and vacant land

    Affirmative Repositioning lawmaker Vaino Hangula proposed creating an "absentee urban landlord" category with higher levies and possible government acquisition of urban land for public housing, arguing the current land bill fails to address Namibia's urban housing crisis by excluding local authority and settlement areas. He called for levies on vacant serviced land, progressive property ownership limits, and stricter accountability for urban land held for commercial purposes.

    8 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Edelweiss launches nonstop flights from Zurich to Windhoek

    Swiss carrier Edelweiss has begun non-stop service between Zurich and Windhoek with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays, adding a third frequency on Wednesdays from July 2026. The inaugural flight landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday carrying 285 passengers.

    3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 23 April

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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