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April 2026
New Era
Swapo parliamentarian Willem Amutenyadescribed Uerikua asa remarkable human being
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“Swapo parliamentarian Willem Amutenya described Uerikua as a remarkable human being, noting that he was always youthful in spirit, juvenile in the most admirable sense, vibrant, full of life, and unapologetically present.”
Committee member Willem Amutenyasaidthe visits were fruitful as it helps them plan better in next budget
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“Committee member Willem Amutenya on Friday said the visits were fruitful as it now helps them to plan better in the next budget to address some of the loopholes in the implementation of capital projects and realign administration structures where necessary.”
Lawmaker Willem Amutenyahas donated30 pairs of school shoes to learners at Kandume Combined School
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“Hilma Hashange Lawmaker Willem Amutenya has donated 30 pairs of school shoes to learners at Kandume Combined School in the Omuthiya constituency in the Oshikoto region.”
Amutenyastarted his schooling career atIihongo Combined School in Onyaanya
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“According to Amutenya, he started his schooling career at Iihongo Combined School in Onyaanya, noting that he too knows very well the hardships that come along with schooling at a rural school.”
South African farmers have become interested in the Herero chicken, an indigenous breed brought from Namibia's Gobabis region in 2001, which sells for up to N$1,000 each. The breed is valued for its meat quality and dual-purpose utility, including egg-laying and tick removal from livestock.
Why it matters
Export success of Namibia's indigenous Herero chicken breed into South African markets shows domestic agricultural innovation gaining regional traction.
South African farmers have become interested in the Herero chicken, an indigenous breed brought from Namibia's Gobabis region in 2001, which sells for up to N$1,000 each. The breed is valued for its meat quality and dual-purpose utility, including egg-laying and tick removal from livestock.
Swapo member of Parliament and former Otjozondjupa governor James Unomasa Uerikua died in a car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara on Friday, along with his 14-year-old son. Parliamentary colleagues and opposition leaders mourned him as a capable legislator, committed servant, and respected figure across political divides.
A National Assembly member has penned a tribute to fellow lawmaker James Unomasa Uerikua following his sudden death. The piece describes Uerikua as an articulate and intellectually fearless parliamentarian whose sharp political contributions enriched legislative debate, and notes that his son died alongside him.
Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua, 43, and his 14-year-old son died Friday when their vehicle overturned on the Otjiwarongo-Okakarara road after a rear tyre burst. Colleagues remembered him as a sharp-minded, articulate, and humorous legislator with a passion for farming.
James Unomasa Uerikua, a Swapo member of Parliament and former governor of Otjozondjupa region, died on Friday in a car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara; his 14-year-old son also died from injuries sustained in the crash. Political leaders across parties paid tribute to him as a promising young leader and voice for the voiceless.
Swapo member of parliament James Uerikua, 43, died in a road accident between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa region while travelling with his family. Colleagues remembered him as a fearless, articulate debater who brought intellect and humour to parliamentary discourse and strengthened national security and international cooperation.
At least 91 parliamentarians have submitted asset and interest declarations as required under parliamentary standing rules, with MPs disclosing shareholdings in telecommunications, banking, and brewing companies, as well as residential and commercial properties across Namibia. Failure to comply with annual declaration requirements constitutes a breach of parliamentary rules and may result in referral to the Committee of Privileges for disciplinary measures including fines or formal reprimands.
Johannes Jackson, who served eight years in prison, co-founded Ondumbo Niise Gym in Katutura's Ombili area in 2020 with Phillip Shikemeni to keep young people off the streets and build community fitness. The gym has grown from five to 150 members at N$30 per day or N$200 monthly, with free training available to those who cannot afford fees, and is now seeking expansion support and sponsors.
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi denied that keynote speakers for regional Independence Day celebrations were chosen based on political affiliation, saying the selection was a collective decision focused on the region's challenges and service delivery rather than party considerations.
Nahas Angula and regional officials have defended the selection of 11 Swapo members as speakers for Oshikoto's 36th Independence Day event, saying the invitations were issued by the regional council and constituency leadership based on availability and status as leaders, not political affiliation. They acknowledge that Independence Day is a national event open to all Namibians and claim non-Swapo members were also invited, though specifics were not provided.
A parliamentary standing committee has identified poor execution and delays in government-funded projects across the ||Kharas region, with committee chairperson Iipumbu Shiimi calling for officials to take project implementation more seriously and improve accountability to parliament.
Deputy agriculture minister Ruthy Masake told young Namibians at an Oniipa engagement that the future of agriculture rests in their hands, urging them to embrace modern farming practices and access low-interest loans through the National Youth Development Fund launched in September 2025. Legislator Willem Amutenya stressed the need to commercialise production on communal land and secure reliable markets for northern region produce.
Lawmaker Willem Amutenya donated 30 pairs of school shoes to learners at Kandume Combined School in Oshikoto region, which serves over 1,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Amutenya and local councillor Erastus Nekomba, both former teachers, urged learners to study hard and called on parents to prioritize education over household chores.