Lahja Nashuuta The National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) has once again postponed its elective congress, this time to an unspecified date in 2026. The announcement was made by party vice president and Aminius constituency councillor Peter Kazongomuinja during a press conference in Windhoek last week. He cited ongoing internal challenges and the party’s preparations for...
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Kauandenge predicts bleak Nudo future
National Unity Democratic Organisation’s outgoing secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has warned that growing internal factional squabbles, an outdated political programme and a changing political landscape pose serious threats to the party. He said this in a missive, seen by this publication, addressed to party supremo Utjiua Muinjangue and other top brass. He informed them of...
Operational expenditure worries Nudo
Zebaldt Ngaruka National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu is concerned about the government’s operational expenditure, the biggest component of the total budget allocation. Operational expenditure refers to the recurring cost incurred by the government to maintain and run its daily operations. These expenses are distinct from capital expenditures, which are investments in long-term...
Nudo opposes budget
Zebaldt Ngaruka National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) Member of Parliament (MP) Vetaruhe Kandorozu said the 2025/26 budget is not convincing as to where the country is heading, inspiring no confidence. He said this last week in his contributions to the budget in Parliament. He said the budget does not speak to the daily struggles of...
‘Great dancers know when to exit stage’
While many may perceive his looming exit from Parliament as part of a flotsam from last year’s electoral tidal wave, outgoing National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) legislator Joseph Kauandenge exits the political arena with his head held high. He is a man at peace with himself, and says there is life beyond the cosy chambers...
Kauandenge begs opposition to partner up
Rudolf Gaiseb National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has called on all opposition parties to rally behind one presidential candidate to stand a chance to topple Swapo. Kauandenge made this call during Nudo’s last rally at Khomasdal Stadium on Saturday. “Namibian opposition parties should realise that we can never be able...
Nudo-Swanu-ledgovt to professionalise football
Zebaldt Ngaruka Barry Rukoro, the president of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) faction in coalition with the South West Africa National Union (Swanu), said once elected into power, they will professionalise football and sport at large in the country. He shared with New Era Sport that the professionalism strategy will include establishing well-supported football...
Swanu requests ECN to reject NUDO marriage
Lahja Nashuuta The South West Africa National Union (Swanu) secretary general Ngaijake Sam Tjikuzu has requested the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to reject a parliamentary list submitted by party member Issaskar Tjihoreko. The Swanu faction, under the leadership of Evilastus Kaaronda, submitted its final list to the electoral commission last week. This list prominently...
Nudo: We have over-delivered in Otjinene
OTJINENE – The rapid level of development and social progression the constituency has witnessed over the past decade under Nudo’s leadership is reason enough for the inhabitants to renew the party’s mandate. This was said by Otjinene constituency councillor Erwin Katjizeu. Otjinene, which is one of the Omaheke region’s fastest-growing points just behind Gobabis, is...
Rukoro: Swanu coalition won’t cripple Nudo
Barry Rukoro, the president of a National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) breakaway group, has insisted that his faction’s newly-formed coalition with Swanu will not cripple Nudo. The marriage will also have no bearing on the party’s operations nor will it affect Nudo’s relevance, the former football administrator said. Rukoro provided the surety to his followers...