Author: Edward Mumbuu (Edward Mumbuu )

...calls for education levy

...vows to account for taxpayers’ money

...wants spring school, extra classes back

The Popular Democratic Movement says 2023 is theirs for the taking, having lined up an avalanche of activities that could possibly see its membership increase by 300 000, continue holding government to account and fighting corruption that has engulfed the nation. 

Government’s resettlement programme is engulfed in a myriad of irregularities, ranging from a lack of productivity assessments before resettlement to the absence of lease agreements, rendering the entire process non-compliant with the necessary legislation, policies and guidelines laws.

The two centres of power mantra that dominated the ruling party’s discourse before President Hage Geingob took over as party leader in 2015 has made an unexpected return.

Swapo President Hage Geingob has thrown his weight behind his lieutenant Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the heir to his throne at national level, albeit holding onto the party presidency until his term lapses in November 2027.

Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni will be a part of the ongoing suit in the High Court to resolve issues surrounding the adjudication of the Ovaherero chieftaincy.

Political analysts have questioned President Hage Geingob’s wisdom and seriousness in the fight against it, following his decision to appoint a corruption-convicted former minister and his lawyer to the Swapo politburo.

Only 22% of the resolutions taken at the 2017 sixth congress of Swapo have been fully implemented, a report by the party’s think tank shows. The report, seen by New Era, was tabled for scrutiny at the just-ended seventh ordinary congress.

The recent election of Uahekua Herunga as deputy Swapo secretary general has added fuel to the already intense battle for political dominance in Kunene, a region that is currently dominated by the United Democratic Front and the Popular Democratic Movement.

• 2030 deadline for water security • FIMA on the backburner • Greater benefit from oil, gas • Land applications to be expedited