Armas Amukwiyu

Swapo policy articulation vs slate politics

Swapo policy articulation vs slate politics

Tujoromajo Kasuto The candidate for the Swapo Party Deputy Secretary General position, Evelyn Nawases-Tayele has distanced herself from a slate that seem to be promoted by some supporters of the candidates. Media reports have been describing her joined campaign pages with Saara Kugongelwa Amadhile, as Vice President and Armas Amukwiyu as Secretary General. Nawases-Tayele says such grouping of candidates is against party constitution, adding that they are not responsible for the joined campaigns that have hit social media like a hurricane over the last few weeks. ‘’I do not know, maybe it’s good for people to talk about camps but…
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Amukwiyu wants 3rd term

Amukwiyu wants 3rd term

Obrein Simasiku Swapo’s Oshikoto regional coordinator Armas Amukwiyu has backtracked on his 2017 decision to not contest again for regional coordinator at the seventh elective conference for the renewal of mandates. The incumbent coordinator has however indicated that he will stand to serve for third term, saying “I am back by popular demand, the masses have requested for my service again”. He added that, “as a bona fide and Swapo political soldier, you can never deny or reject a responsibility when entrusted by your own people and above all the Swapo Party.” The Oshikoto regional conference is slated for tomorrow,…
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175 witnesses for Fishrot trial

175 witnesses for Fishrot trial

Andrew Kathindi Namibia should brace itself for a lengthy and protracted Fishrot trial after an extensive list of nearly 200 witnesses have been lined up to testify. In the leaked Nangomar Pesca docket in possession of the Windhoek Observer, former Fisheries and Marine resources Minister, current Home Affairs Minister, Albert Kawana, and Justice Minister, Yvonne Dausab , are among those to be summoned to the witness stand. Other witnesses to appear in court are, Government institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) Chief executive Officer (CEO), David Nuyoma , Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) CEO, Vivienne Katjiuongua, and Secretary to Cabinet, George…
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