The importance of census data cannot be overstated. Accurate census data is crucial for a wide array of national interests, including economic development, transportation, healthcare, education, business planning and overall decision-making. It plays a vital role in planning and enforcement, helping to shape socio-economic policies and improve the welfare of the population. Conducted by the...
OMUTHIYA – Ondonga Traditional Authority chairperson John Walenga has said traditional leaders from the Ondonga kingdom are not allowed to wear party colours or spearhead any political party activities, as they serve everyone. Walenga, in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, said the OTA is home to all aspiring politicians and politicians from various political...
KATIMA MULILO – Independent Patriots for Change leader and presidential candidate Panduleni Itula has called on residents of Katima Mulilo to vote for change if they want employment, better healthcare and housing. Speaking at a rally held at Choto informal settlement on Sunday, he said the Namibian Constitution glues people together and gives them the...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has challenged the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) over a purported lack of transparency around the ballot printing tender. The IPPR said if the amount the commission spent on the tender is juxtaposed to what it had budgeted in its annual procurement plan, it becomes evident...
EENHANA – Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has cautioned against the use of drought relief food or other government interventions for political expediency. He said this over the weekend while addressing a rally in Eenhana, where he was canvassing for support for his third attempt on State House’s door, and his party’s National Assembly...
Rudolf Gaiseb Winds of change are blowing across the Namibian political landscape as young people dominate most parliamentary lists after different political parties held their electoral colleges this year. In essence, it means more young people could potentially represent their parties in the National Assembly (NA) for the next five years, and possibly beyond. In...
Namibian political party Affirmative Repositioning has taken a different view of the land reform agenda by focusing on appropriation, banning foreign land ownership, and the removal of the controversial Red Line. These positions are articulated in the AR manifesto, dubbed ‘Plans for Namibia’, launched at the weekend in Katima Mulilo. The party promises fundamental changes...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Popular Democratic Movement, led by McHenry Venaani, protested and demanded on Tuesday that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) revoke the awarding of the ballot printing tender awarded to South African company, Ren-Form CC. The party marched from the UN Plaza in Katutura to the ECN’s head office in Windhoek North to...
SWAKOPMUND – President Nangolo Mbumba has encouraged voters to vote for Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, to ensure the continuation of Swapo’s long-standing leadership and governance track record. Mbumba made the call during a Swapo star rally held on Sunday at the DRC Sports Field, where he addressed thousands of supporters. He said trust in...
Republican Party of Namibia leader Henk Mudge has expressed what he terms deep concern over the state of the nation under the current administration. Speaking to the media at a briefing on Monday, he highlighted several issues facing the country, including unemployment, poverty and corruption. Mudge also used the platform to unveil 26 candidates for...