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Winnie Moongo

Also known as: Hon. Winnie Moongo

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament who raises questions in Parliament on healthcare access and consumer protection issues.

2024-04-222026-07-07

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Winnie Moongo tabled motion calling for review of quality of health training and accreditation processes.

    Source

    The motion was tabled by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament Winnie Moongo in June 2025.

    Health training institutions decry accreditation delays
  3. The Namibian

    Popular Democratic Movement MP Winnie Moongo tabled a motion calling for a review of the quality of health training and examination of accreditation processes

    Source

    The motion was tabled by Popular Democratic Movement member of parliament Winnie Moongo in June 2025, calling for a review of the quality of health training to determine whether programmes meet labour market needs, and to examine the accreditation processes of the Namibia Qualifications Authority and the Health Professions Council of Namibia.

    Unam nursing students turned away as training space runs out at clinics
  4. June 2026
  5. Windhoek Observer

    PDM Member of Parliament Winnie Moongo raised the issue of environmental health practitioners' grading in Parliament

    Source

    Meanwhile, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament Winnie Moongo said she had already raised the issue of environmental health practitioners' grading in Parliament earlier this year and continues to advocate for reform.

    Environmental health practitioners petition govt for grade structure review
  6. Windhoek Observer

    Winnie Moongo called on the health ministry to initiate a transparent, evidence-based job evaluation process

    Source

    Moongo called on the health ministry to initiate a transparent, evidence-based job evaluation process to ensure that qualifications, statutory responsibilities, and grading levels are properly aligned across the health sector.

    Environmental health practitioners petition govt for grade structure review
  7. Windhoek Observer

    Winnie Moongo is asking the minister how many police stations are currently operating without adequate vehicles

    Source

    Moongo is asking the minister how many police stations are currently operating without adequate vehicles and what actions have been implemented to address persistent delays in vehicle maintenance and repairs within the police fleet.

    PDM MP questions minister on police vehicle shortages
  8. May 2026
  9. Windhoek Observer

    Winnie Moongo called on the government to prioritise the mental well-being of psychiatric nurses

    Source

    Meanwhile, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament Winnie Moongo called on the government to prioritise the mental well-being of nurses working in psychiatric departments.

    ‘Nurses must be supported and protected’ — Nanu
  10. March 2026
  11. The Namibian

    Winnie Moongo said there are no blood banks in ||Kharas and Hardap regions

    Source

    "There are no blood banks in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions.

    No blood banks in ||Kharas and Hardap regions – MP
  12. The Namibian

    Winnie Moongo revealed this in the National Assembly on Wednesday

    Source

    She revealed this in the National Assembly on Wednesday while posing questions to minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao.

    No blood banks in ||Kharas and Hardap regions – MP
  13. February 2026
  14. The Namibian

    Winnie Moongo raised concerns over data expiration policies and time limits imposed by MTC and Telecom Namibia

    Source

    Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Winnie Moongo has raised concerns over data expiration policies and time limits imposed by Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and Telecom Namibia (TN).

    Moongo takes aim at MTC and Telecom data expiration
  15. April 2024
  16. The Namibian

    Winnie Moongo, a member of parliament and a healthcare professional, questioned Shangula over the shortage of materials and equipment for testing for malaria infection

    Source

    Health minister Kalumbi Shangula revealed this in the National Assembly on Thursday after Winnie Moongo, a member of parliament and a healthcare professional, questioned him over the shortage of materials and equipment for testing for malaria infection.

    Namibia needs N$1,8b to eliminate malaria by 2027
Society

Health training institutions seek simpler accreditation system

The News

Health training institutions have called for a streamlined, harmonised accreditation system to reduce duplicate inspections and regulatory overlap. They cite long approval processes and a shortage of clinical training sites as obstacles to training health professionals.

19 hours ago · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. Health training institutions seek simpler accreditation system

    Health training institutions have called for a streamlined, harmonised accreditation system to reduce duplicate inspections and regulatory overlap. They cite long approval processes and a shortage of clinical training sites as obstacles to training health professionals.

    19 hours ago · The Namibian

Saturday 4 July

  1. Unam nursing students turned away from clinics due to capacity limits

    Nursing students at the University of Namibia are being turned away from some clinics because student numbers are growing faster than the capacity of health facilities to supervise clinical placements. Unam's executive dean told Parliament that overcrowding has become one of the university's biggest challenges.

    4 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Environmental health practitioners petition for grade structure review

    Environmental health practitioners and assistants across Namibia have petitioned the ministry of health and social services to review and upgrade their profession's grading structure, arguing that their qualifications and responsibilities are not adequately reflected in the current public service framework. The practitioners, who hold honours degrees and diplomas respectively, perform essential public health functions including food safety, water quality monitoring, sanitation, waste management, vector control, and disease surveillance.

    16 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 4 June

  1. PDM MP raises questions on police vehicle and fleet shortages

    A PDM member of parliament has tabled questions to the home affairs minister about persistent administrative and operational deficiencies in police stations, including inadequate fleet management, delayed vehicle maintenance, and uneven resource distribution between regions. She is seeking details on how many police stations lack adequate vehicles, measures to address maintenance delays, and the impact of suspended border patrol activities on border security.

    4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Saturday 16 May

  1. Eenhana Town Council building stalled; N$9 million needed

    Construction of the Eenhana Town Council building, which began in 2018, remains incomplete due to non-payment of the contractor. The N$41 million project has had approximately N$27 million spent, with an estimated N$9 million still required for completion.

    16 May 2026 · Informanté

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Nurses must be supported and protected—Nanu statement

    The Namibia Nurses Union says nurses remain the backbone of the healthcare system despite facing staff shortages, burnout, unsafe working conditions and limited professional development opportunities, and called on government, healthcare institutions and policymakers to prioritize nurses' welfare and protection. A PDM MP also called on government to prioritize the mental well-being of psychiatric nurses, proposing dedicated psychological support and a special mental wellness allowance for those working in psychiatric departments.

    13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 5 March

  1. ||Kharas and Hardap regions lack blood banks—MP raises concern

    Popular Democratic Movement MP Winnie Moongo told Parliament that ||Kharas and Hardap regions have no blood banks, forcing transfusions to be limited to district hospitals and leaving rural residents without timely access to blood. She highlighted that the national blood supply is consistently limited and that only 1% of Namibians donate blood, citing misconceptions about the donation process, and asked the health minister what plans exist to improve access and boost voluntary donations.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 7 February

  1. MP questions MTC and Telecom over data expiration policies

    PDM parliamentarian Winnie Moongo has raised concerns with the ICT minister about prepaid data expiration policies imposed by MTC and Telecom Namibia, arguing that consumers lose paid-for data due to restrictive usage timelines and that this disproportionately affects low-income and rural Namibians. She called on the Communications Regulatory Authority to ensure these practices align with consumer protection principles and public interest.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian

Winnie Moongo — Namibian press coverage · Namibia Minute