Category: Politics
17 of Namibia’s 53 Traditional Authorities Operating Without Leaders
Photo: NAMPA By: Erastus Andreas Seventeen of Namibia’s 53 recognised traditional authorities are operating without leaders. This is according to the Minister responsible for Traditional Authorities, James Sankwasa, who was speaking at the official opening of the 27th…
DRC Bans Activities of 13 Political Parties
Photo: africanews By: Frans Sinengela The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has banned the activities of 13 political parties, including the PPRD of former president Joseph Kabila. Presented as a national security measure, the decision has divided the political…
Senegal Adds to African Cabinet Dissolutions
By: David Shoombe Following months of economic policy disputes, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye relieved Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of his duties and dissolved the government, potentially worsening matters for the debt-laden nation. The political move has added…
US Executive Orders Have Become a Monthly Tradition
By: Dwight Links September followed other months in a raft of announcements from the United States head of state, Donald J. Trump, transmitted to the known world for all. More executive orders were signed to kick the…
Nam Hosts the World Federation for Democratic Youth General Assembly
By: Shawn Uiseb On 22 May 2025, the University of Namibia Stadium in Windhoek transformed into a space of international solidarity as Namibia hosted the XXI General Assembly of the World Federation for Democratic Youth (WFDY). With…
Namibia and China Reaffirm Relationship
By: Frans Sinengela In his first media conference for the year, the Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, affirmed the strong relationship that is between Namibia and China. The ambassador addressed the media at the Chinese Embassy…
Namibia-China Visa-Free Talks Collapse …Kawana says Namibians’ complaints led to the withdrawal
By: Justicia Shipena China has withdrawn its offer to extend visa exemptions to ordinary Namibian citizens following public criticism of a similar agreement granted to diplomats. This was revealed by Home Affairs Minister Albert Kawana, who confirmed that China…
Itula Concedes Election Results
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has conceded the 2024 Presidential elections. This comes after a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Friday threw out Itula’s case in which he sought to have…
City Slammed for Leadership Vacuum
Dolly Menas The City of Windhoek has entered 2025 without key office bearers, including a mayor, deputy mayor, and chairperson of the management committee. This leadership vacuum stems from repeated delays in council elections caused by walkouts and…
Opinion: Collective Bargaining and National Politics, the Namibian Context
By: Filleppuss George Ampweya Collective bargaining and national politics are two fundamental forces that, when intertwined effectively, hold the potential to address social ills and socioeconomic problems in Namibia. By examining these democratic phenomena closely, we can uncover a…