Winnie Moongo

Also known as: Hon. Winnie Moongo

PDM parliamentarian who raises questions on healthcare access, consumer protection, and government service delivery.

2024-04-222026-10-06

What’s been said

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

June 2026
4 JunWindhoek 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
May 2026
13 MayWindhoek 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
March 2026
5 MarThe 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
5 MarThe 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
February 2026
7 FebThe 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
April 2024
22 AprThe 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

Politics

Namibia to introduce new security vehicle number plates

The News

Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi announced that Namibia will soon introduce new vehicle number plates with enhanced security features including barcodes to combat fraud, vehicle theft, and manipulation of registration details. The ministry has activated regulations for number plate manufacturers and is consulting stakeholders; all number plates, including private and public transport plates, will be replaced.

2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 2 October

Namibia to introduce new security vehicle number plates
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi announced that Namibia will soon introduce new vehicle number plates with enhanced security features including barcodes to combat fraud, vehicle theft, and manipulation of registration details. The ministry has activated regulations for number plate manufacturers and is consulting stakeholders; all number plates, including private and public transport plates, will be replaced.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Government activates regulations for number-plate manufacturer registration
Number-plate manufacturers have been operating in Namibia without mandatory registration despite existing regulations, but Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi announced in Parliament that the government has activated Part 5 of the Road Traffic and Transport Regulations to require manufacturers to register. The activation follows technical challenges including lack of harmonised standards across SADC.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 23 September

Social Security maternity benefit raised to N$20,000 from October
The Social Security Commission maternity benefit has been increased from N$15,000 to N$20,000, effective 1 October 2026, announced by the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations. PDM MP Winnie Moongo, a long-time advocate for improved maternity support, welcomed the change as a significant step for working women, though she noted further improvements are still needed.
23 September 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 17 September

PDM MP questions government on food price protection measures
Parliamentarian Winnie Moongo asked the government what strategies are in place to prevent unjustifiably high prices for essential food items and how it monitors pricing practices across the food supply chain, citing significant price differences for the same products between retailers and regions.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 July

SADC pooled drug-procurement system stalled despite 2017 approval
SADC governments spend billions on medicines and supplies, yet hospitals and clinics face shortages of essential drugs. A regional pooled procurement system, approved in 2017, would allow member states to combine purchasing power and negotiate better prices, but implementation remains slow nearly a decade later.
23 July 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 14 July

MPs warn ACC leadership must ensure impartial corruption investigations
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 →

Monday 6 July

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.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 July

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

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

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

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

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

||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

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 →