Author: Edward Mumbuu (Edward Mumbuu )

… PDM says marriage with Swapo last resort

The government has collected N$77 million between 2019 and 2021 from renting out buildings, a recent audit report reveals. Through the department of works, under the auspices of the works and transport ministry, which is the custodian of government properties, the State also generated over N$100 000 from leasing parking spaces to various institutions across the country.

Incarcerated social justice activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and forex trader Michael Amushelelo have roped in lawyer Kadhila Amoomo as they seek clarity on the specifics of a pending investigation into their housing scheme by the central bank.

The ministry of agriculture and land reform has failed to account for at least 474 government vehicles, auditor general Junias Kandjeke has found. 

The government sold 34 houses for less than N$3 million across the country last year, an audit report shows. 

Several young Swapo members between the age of 18 and 35 are demanding a seat at the decision-making table based on competency as opposed to being a mere “yes, man and yes, woman”, through elections or appointment.

Several lawmakers have criticised the agriculture ministry for its “heartless” decision to extend the veterinary cordon fence 40 kilometres eastwards, leaving inhabitants of Mu’ciku without any market for their livestock and to technically “fend for themselves”. 

The Bank of Namibia will investigate the business activities of a housing initiative of incarcerated activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and forex trader Michael Amushelelo that promises to deliver affordable housing to Windhoek’s residents.

The Kunene region appears to be the new political battleground and key target for the country’s two biggest political parties – Swapo and the Popular Democratic Movement.