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Elections

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LPM goes for jugular in dual manifestos…promises N$700m for youth, sport and arts annually 
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LPM goes for jugular in dual manifestos…promises N$700m for youth, sport and arts annually 

John MuyambaEdward Mumbuu  RUNDU – Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi chose Rundu to launch the party’s manifesto to remind the Kavango community of their dominance at the ballot box. He reminded Namibians that only a disciplined political formation like the LPM, with the right leadership and analytical understanding and respect for society, can deliver...

BCP goes tough on graft
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BCP goes tough on graft

ONDANGWA – If elected into office, Body of Christ Party (BCP) leader Festus Thomas promises to eliminate corruption in the country.  The BCP will go a step further to ensure that everyone benefits from the resources, he vowed.“We will implement laws and strong measures to ensure transparency and accountability at all levels of government,” Thomas...

Amupanda, Schlettwein butt heads
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Amupanda, Schlettwein butt heads

Affirmative Repositioning movement leader Job Amupanda has accused the government of “playing theatrics” with citizens after Cabinet recently approved a study to gradually remove the redline. Last week, Cabinet proposed a feasibility study to be conducted over the next two years to assess the potential impacts of removing the fence. “The study will inform plans...

OPINION – Open letter to Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah 
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OPINION – Open letter to Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah 

Firstly, it would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude for the confidence Comrade Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah has in me.  I am honoured and humbled to havebeen appointed as a candidate for election to the eighth National Assembly.  This appointment, at the age of 22, isan extraordinary opportunity for...

Battle for Kunene intensifies 
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Battle for Kunene intensifies 

Loide Jason Edward Mumbuu As election day beckons, the Kunene region is once again becoming a key political battleground and a key target for the country’s two biggest political parties, Swapo and the Popular Democratic Movement.  Together, the UDF and PDM run Kunene with six out of seven seats in the Kunene regional council. The...

Opinion – Political mentoring for future leaders
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Opinion – Political mentoring for future leaders

With the conclusion of the Swapo Party electoral college, or “Swapo Pot”, the nation saw an unparalleled youth surge in the political sphere.  Many young candidates, including Fenny Tutjavi (22), a youth activist for millennials, Emma Theofelus (28) the minister of information and communication technology (ICT), and Dino Ballotti, the head of business and public...

Swapo yearns for Walvis’ return 
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Swapo yearns for Walvis’ return 

WALVIS BAY – Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the ruling party is not only seeking victory at this year’s polls, but also wants Walvis Bay under its control again. The party lost its grip on the coastal town in 2020 when they were knocked off their perch by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC),...

Ipinge: I never left the party  
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Ipinge: I never left the party  

WALVIS BAY – In a surprising move, Knowledge Ndunge Ipinge, an influential young politicianfrom Walvis Bay, has rejoined the Swapo Party.  He previously ran as an independent candidate during the 2020 elections, and represented the Walvis Bay Rural constituency.  In an interview with New Era, he said he has always remained affiliated with the party....

Guided democracy or autocracy …how parties choose their MPs 
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Guided democracy or autocracy …how parties choose their MPs 

With less than three months to go before election day, different political entities have deployed different strategies to identify those of their members best- suited to drive their agenda in the National Assembly.  The stark divide between political parties embracing democratic values and those leaning towards autocratic practices has come into sharp focus.  While some...