MARIENTAL – In the southern region of Hardap, the political rivalry between Swapo and the Landless People’s Movement has intensified, shaping the landscape of recent elections. The vibrant colours of both parties, Swapo’s red, green and blue alongside LPM’s orange and white, dominated the campaign trails, signalling a fierce competition for voter allegiance. The 2024...
Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes once said “Forewarned is forearmed”. This phrase means prior knowledge of possible dangers, problems or situations gives one a tactical advantage to deal with it when you need to. A danger foreseen is half avoided. Those who know that something is coming are better prepared to face it than those...
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed rumours about her health during Swapo Party’s victory celebrations in Windhoek over the weekend. Coming out guns blazing, Nandi-Ndaitwah poured cold water over claims in certain quotas that she collapsed during one of her star rallies in the run-up to the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Nandi-Ndaitwah won the presidential race...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The battle between the ruling party, Swapo, the Popular Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Front for Kunene’s seven constituencies has reached boiling point. This is so, as the parties prepare for next year’s local government and regional constituency elections. Last week’s Presidential and National Assembly elections demonstrated political parties’ desire...
Chelva Wells Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah has ascribed Swapo’s sustained popularity in areas such as Kavango East and Kavango West regions to historical allegiance stemming from its liberating role and association with stability. In an interview with Nampa, Kamwanyah said for many older voters, particularly those in rural areas, Swapo is still synonymous with Namibia’s...
Namibians are living in interesting times politically. The Electoral Commission of Namibia announced official Presidential and National Assembly election results that marked the start of a new era in the country’s body politics. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) won the presidential seat with 57.31%, making her the first democratically elected female president for the Republic of Namibia. ...
MOST opposition parties fielded a candidate in the presidential election, each wasting their time and money, wishfully thinking that they have a chance to emerge victorious. Most, for whatever reasons, completely ignored the signs of reality that they did not have the necessary mass appeal to go to State House. The smart thing they could...
Rudolf Gaiseb After 20 years in political wilderness and being ridiculed by many, National Democratic Party president Martin Lukato is finally headed to the National Assembly. This is after the NDP secured one seat during the National Assembly elections last month, after years of roaming Namibian streets, mostly on foot, village to village and from...
OKAKARARA – While admitting that elections naturally come with unpredictable outcomes and frenzied emotions that sometimes divide society, two prominent Swapo veterans have cautioned Namibians against being divided by this year’s election results. Speaking at Okakarara recently, two Swapo stalwarts Rahii Ua-Kahimise and Catch Visisiro, said Namibia has made significant strides over the past 34...
ONGWEDIVA – Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has called on opposition parties to accept defeat instead of crying foul over the election outcome. He said the just-concluded presidential and National Assembly elections were free and fair, and a reflection of the wishes and aspirations of Namibian voters. “Every election, the opposition parties cry for...