Also known as: Affirmative Repositioning chief whip Vaino Hangula
Affirmative Repositioning MP addressing food security, housing policy, ACC oversight, and economic impacts of geopolitical tensions.
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The Namibian
Affirmative Repositioning chief whip Vaino Hangula took to social media on Friday following the incident
“Affirmative Repositioning chief whip Vaino Hangula took to social media on Friday following the incident, saying: "So this was farewell, my brother. Barely 24 hours ago."”
President mourns death of MP James UerikuaThe Namibian
Affirmative Repositioning whip Vaino Hangula said ACC must be funded like critical institution if government serious about addressing corruption
“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 officeThe Namibian
Vaino Hangula said ECN's budget is too small for institution covering all country corners
“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 questionedThe Namibian
Vaino Hangula says he supports cremation as it can save space.
“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 cremationThe Namibian
Vaino Hangula says Namibia could face increasing international pressure for clearer diplomatic position
“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 – ItulaThe Namibian
Vaino Hangula is a marketing and communications specialist
“Vaino Hangula is a marketing and communications specialist.”
Should ‘Founding Fathers’ Be Exalted Above All Others?The Namibian
Vaino Hangula is a member of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement
“He is a social justice activist and a member of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement.”
Should ‘Founding Fathers’ Be Exalted Above All Others?A presidential directive requiring senior public servants to use state health facilities instead of private ones took effect 1 April, but several parliamentarians have opposed it, citing shortages of equipment, medicines, and staff in public hospitals. The president has not visited a hospital under the directive, saying she remains in good health.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A presidential directive requiring senior public servants to use state health facilities instead of private ones took effect 1 April, but several parliamentarians have opposed it, citing shortages of equipment, medicines, and staff in public hospitals. The president has not visited a hospital under the directive, saying she remains in good health.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Affirmative Repositioning (AR) will approach the High Court to challenge the recommendation and approval of Gerson Sindano as ECN chairperson, accusing Swapo and UDF of violating the Constitution and Electoral Act. AR objects to the appointment process, citing denial of access to records by AR MPs while another MP received unrestricted access, and argues Sindano's nine-month term contradicts the Constitution's prescribed five-year term.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga said the party would not allow the removal of National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, dismissing an IPC motion to remove her as political theatrics and citing procedural violations. Opposition parties would need at least four Swapo votes to succeed in removing the speaker, who has faced criticism from opposition over her application of standing rules.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Opposition leader Panduleni Itula called on the president to dissolve the National Assembly, arguing parliament has been ineffective and slow in lawmaking since 2025; lawmakers rejected the proposal, saying parliament's shortcomings do not justify fresh elections.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Members of Parliament have challenged the incoming Anti-Corruption Commission leadership to demonstrate independence and impartiality, with lawmakers warning that the institution's credibility depends on investigating corruption without fear or favour. Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi criticized the outgoing ACC leadership and alleged the commission had been weaponized to settle political scores and applied investigations selectively.
14 July 2026 · New Era →
Several opposition parties are refusing to approve Gerson Sindano's appointment as Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson until parliament provides all documentation on his nomination, including interview minutes and selection committee recommendations. Opposition leaders also raised concerns that Sindano's previous role as a personal assistant to Swapo's secretary general could undermine the commission's independence.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula backed the nomination of Bryan Eiseb as Anti-Corruption Commission director general and the extension of deputy director general Erna van der Merwe, but warned that public confidence in the ACC has eroded over two decades of unmet expectations, particularly following the Fishrot scandal, and pledged his party would subject the institution to close scrutiny.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →