Inna Hengari – Windhoek Observer

07 Mar

Hengari urges govt to consider funding bill for constituency development

ObserverNational Newshas proposed for the government to thoroughly consider the bill concerning funding for regional and constituency development., Inna Hengari, Popular Democratic Movement Parliamentarian

Stefanus Nashama Popular Democratic Movement Parliamentarian, Inna Hengari, has proposed for the government to thoroughly consider the bill concerning funding for regional and constituency development. The proposal is also directed to Erastus Uutoni, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Hengari stressed the need to rectify the oversight regarding regional and constituency councillors, who are democratically elected by their constituents. “Regional and constituency councillors deserve a more significant role in the allocation of funds dedicated to development projects within their respective constituencies,” she said. Last month, Minister Uutoni introduced the regional and constituency development fund…

16 Jan

PDM calls for radical reform in education amidst concerns of systemic inefficiencies

ObserverNational NewsInna Hengari, PDM calls for radical reform in education amidst concerns of systemic inefficiencies

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has sounded an alarm over the persistent challenges plaguing Namibia’s education system, despite substantial investments. PDM’s Inna Hengari, a member of parliament, stated on Monday that the 2023 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and National Senior Secondary Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) examination results have brought to light a troubling reality that demands urgent attention. “Despite the significant investment in education through public spending, there are still inefficiencies that affect both quality and equitable access to primary and secondary education,” she emphasised. Hengari underscored the significance of acknowledging candidates who secured 25 points or…

30 Aug

State drops charges against Parliamentarian Hengari

ObserverNational Newsdue to a lack of evidence surrounding her case., Inna Hengari, The State last week withdrew charges against Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament

Stefanus Nashama The State last week withdrew charges against Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari, due to a lack of evidence surrounding her case. According to a court document seen by Windhoek Observer, the matter against Hengari was withdrawn as there is no prima facie case, and her N$5 000 bail was refunded. Henagri faced charges of public violence, malicious damage to property and incitement to public violence. This follows after she was arrested along with activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma, during an attempt to protest against high unemployment countrywide on 21 March 2023. Hengari yesterday told…

20 Jul

Alba Chipamba Training Centre criticized for expelling student

ObserverNational NewsAlba Chipamba Training Centre criticized for expelling student, Inna Hengari

Stefanus Nashama The Alba Chipamba Training Centre in Oshikango was inundated with criticism this week from members of the public, parliamentarians, lawyers, and organisations over its decision to expel an 18-year old student nurse because of a TikTok video in which she is singing to music and holding a glass while in uniform. Youthful parliamentarian, Inna Hengari on Tuesday commented on the matter and said that when young people are believed to be acting inappropriately, they should be called, corrected, and advised. They should not be shunned or dismissed. Hengari, who is also an activist, said she has observed that…

31 May

Youth urged to participate in public hearings

ObserverNational NewsInna Hengari, Youth urged to participate in public hearings

Stefanus Nashama Popular Democratic Movement Parliamentarian, Inna Hengari has urged all young people to attend and participate in the public hearing about unemployment to make their voices be heard. “All young people and stakeholders are urged to attend these very important public hearings on youth unemployment,” she said. Hengari said she is happy to hear that the relevant parliamentary Standing Committee has begun conducting public engagements on this urgent and important matter that has left many young people hopeless and forced them to risk their lives to unreasonable acts as their means of survival”. Hengari has been at the forefront…

28 Oct

Namibia, SA and Nigeria top high youth unemployment

ObserverObserver MoneyInna Hengari, Namibia

Eba Kandovazu POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari, has revealed that Namibia is ranked in the top three African countries with the highest youth unemployment in the world, alongside South Africa and Nigeria. Hengari yesterday tabled a motion on youth unemployment. According to Hengari, Nigeria stands at 33.3 percent, Namibia at 33.4 percent and South Africa at 34 percent. “These countries have the highest unemployment rates not only in Africa but in the world as tracked by Bloomberg. This rise in unemployment for Namibia is problematic, especially given the size of the economy and population of the…

17 Sep

Parliament debate on youth unemployment long overdue

ObserverObserver MoneyCovid-19, Inna Hengari, Member of Parliament (MP), Popular Democratic Movement (PDM)

Eba Kandovazu BY the end of 2021, Namibia is expected to reach a staggering 50.3% youth unemployment rate. This is according to Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament (MP), Inna Hengari, notifying Parliament today to debate the issue. Hengari says the youth labour force is 576 000 youth with 265 770 thereof unemployed and roaming the streets. This, according to her, represented by the end of 2018 a 46% youth unemployment. Hengari also notes that the youth unemployment rate in Namibia is more than twice than that of adults. “More concerning, is that the highest qualification of 229 259…

17 Sep

Parliament debate on youth unemployment long overdue

ObserverObserver MoneyCovid-19, Hage Geingob, Inna Hengari, Member of Parliament (MP), Parliament, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), President

Eba Kandovazu BY the end of 2021, Namibia is expected to reach a staggering 50.3% youth unemployment rate. This is according to Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament (MP), Inna Hengari, notifying Parliament today to debate the issue. Hengari says the youth labour force is 576 000 youth with 265 770 thereof unemployed and roaming the streets. This, according to her, represented by the end of 2018 a 46% youth unemployment. Hengari also notes that the youth unemployment rate in Namibia is more than twice than that of adults. “More concerning, is that the highest qualification of 229 259…