Author: Edward Mumbuu (Edward Mumbuu )

A vote of no confidence to dislodge the Windhoek municipal management committee is set for discussion tonight at an ordinary council meeting. 

The Namibian Police Force members are leaving in droves to pursue greener pastures, go on retirement and some active members have died, while many simply want to protect their pension from retirement funds. 

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has dismissed assertions government has no political will to address the housing crisis, saying through the mass housing initiative alone, 4 130 houses were completed and handed over to beneficiaries. 

Katutura constituency councillor Vezemba Rodman Katjaimo is working around the clock to ensure the monies Namibians paid for the failed trip to Birmingham, England, to attend the just-ended Commonwealth Games is returned. 

The battle for the Swapo Party Youth League’s heart and soul has commenced, with two names standing head and shoulder above the rest in the race for the coveted position of secretary.

A potentially devastating strike by civil servants was averted after government and unions representing workers reached a compromise agreement, which Cabinet secretary George Simataa pronounced as “peace over money”. 

Affirmative Repositioning leader and land activist Job Amupanda has withdrawn from the Financial Institutions and Market Act technical committee, saying his appointing authority, finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi has been under duress since his decision to include him.  

Even if employees at the cash-strapped TransNamib down tools, the industrial action will change nothing, CEO Johny Smith said on Tuesday while also warning workers of the consequences of a strike on their pockets.

The Swapo Party Youth League will conclude its regional conferences this weekend, which will determine, among others delegates to the wing’s congress, which is slated for 17 August. 

Swapo has not veered off its original mission, but instead continuously adapts to contemporary realities to remain at the forefront of fighting for social justice and economic emancipation for all.