Rudolf Gaiseb The United People’s Movement is adamant about fighting for the recognition and respect of former South West Africa Territorial Force and the notorious paramilitary police unit, Koevoet by the government. As the plight for recognition persists, they have urged both Swatf and Koevoet members to unite and support the party in the elections....
The United Peopl e’s Moveme nt (UPM) grabbed media attention after the Speaker of National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, chucked them from parliament on the instruction of their then alliance partner, Popular Democratic Movement. But who is the UPM? This week, New Era journalist Lahja Nashuuta (LN) visited the party’s headquarters in Rehoboth and had an...
Rudolf Gaiseb The United People’s Movement (UPM) has incorporated members of the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (Plan) and the former South West African Territorial Force (Swatf) into its parliamentary roster. This is in an effort of what it calls a groundbreaking move toward national reconciliation and unity. The individuals added to this list are...