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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Vetaruhe Kandorozu

Also known as: Kandorozu · Kandorozo · the MP · the lawmaker · Nudo Member Parliament · Zebaldt Ngaruka Nudo Vetaruhe Kandorozu · honourable Kandorozu

Nudo MP addressing parliamentary questions on corruption in government ministries and public services.

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MP pushes timber value addition and artisan support in Kavango

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Zebaldt Ngaruka Nudo MP Vetaruhe Kandorozu advocated in Parliament for local timber in the Kavango regions to be processed into furniture for government use, and called for incubation centres, grants, and the Youth Credit Scheme to support vocational training graduates and informal artisans in woodworking and other trades. He also proposed that the Zambezi region develop taxidermy services to add value to trophy hunting in conservancies locally rather than exporting for processing elsewhere.

19 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

  1. MP pushes timber value addition and artisan support in Kavango

    Zebaldt Ngaruka Nudo MP Vetaruhe Kandorozu advocated in Parliament for local timber in the Kavango regions to be processed into furniture for government use, and called for incubation centres, grants, and the Youth Credit Scheme to support vocational training graduates and informal artisans in woodworking and other trades. He also proposed that the Zambezi region develop taxidermy services to add value to trophy hunting in conservancies locally rather than exporting for processing elsewhere.

    19 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 16 March

  1. Peter Kazongominja becomes Nudo president after Muinjangue's resignation

    The National Unity Democratic Organisation's national executive committee has appointed Peter Kazongominja as party president following the resignation of former deputy health minister Utjiua Muinjangue. The party also retrenched all employees due to financial challenges from the loss of two parliamentary seats, and formally reprimanded MP Vetaruhe Kandorozu for his parliamentary conduct.

    16 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 15 March

  1. Kandorozu's parliamentary comedy routine falls flat with audience

    Vetaruhe Kandorozu delivered an impromptu stand-up comedy special on the parliamentary floor titled 'Namibia Does Not Look Like That', featuring a joke about deputy minister Dino Ballotti that drew silence rather than laughs. The Namibian's opinion piece critiques the failed routine and suggests Kandorozu misunderstands both comedy and Namibia's multicultural identity.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. NUDO MP apologises for remark about Namibian appearance

    National Unity Democratic Organisation parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu apologised on social media for unparliamentary conduct towards education minister Sanet Steenkamp after remarking "Namibians don't look like that" during a parliamentary debate, which prompted a heated exchange.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. NUDO MP and deputy education minister resolve parliamentary dispute

    NUDO parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu and deputy education minister Dino Ballotti have reconciled after Kandorozu made unparliamentary remarks telling Ballotti to "go back to Italy" during a National Assembly debate. The two lawmakers announced their peace on social media, with Kandorozu describing the incident as teasing and both committing to move forward.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Government dispatches disaster team to flooding-hit Zambezi Region

    The Prime Minister says the government has sent the National Disaster Risk Management Unit to the Zambezi Region after rising river levels caused flooding in areas including Linyanti and Sibbinda, with the Hydrological Services warning communities to move to higher ground.

    12 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Opinion: Tribalism and racism destroy Namibian democracy

    An opinion piece argues that tribalism and racism in the National Assembly, including a recent incident involving NUDO legislator Vetaruhe Kandorozu, undermine democracy and national unity. The author calls for Namibians to reject tribal and racial divisions and pursue a national dialogue based on equality and reconciliation.

    10 March 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 8 March

  1. Namibian editorial condemns parliamentary racial remarks, inaction

    The Namibian editorial criticizes NUDO parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu for making racial remarks in parliament, calling such divisive statements inappropriate and unworthy of lawmakers sworn to uphold the Constitution. The piece also faults parliament's poor legislative record and calls for accountability, noting that no non-budget law has passed since members were sworn in last year.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Swapo youth league demands apology from Kandorozu over Ballotti remarks

    Swapo Party Youth League secretary general Ephraim Nekongo has called on National Unity Democratic Organisation parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu to apologize and withdraw comments made to education deputy minister Dino Ballotti during National Assembly proceedings, citing the need for respectful parliamentary conduct and saying personal attacks undermine the Namibian Constitution.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

  1. Nudo MP refuses to apologize for remarks against deputy minister

    Nudo lawmaker Vetaruhe Kandorozu has remained defiant after making tribal and racial remarks against deputy education minister Dino Ballotti in Parliament, telling him to "go back to Italy." The party's acting president Peter Kazongominja said Kandorozu will face disciplinary action, emphasizing that Nudo is founded on principles of unity and the remarks do not represent the party.

    6 March 2026 · New Era →

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