Mike Kavekotora – Windhoek Observer

19 Jan

RDP calls for fair elections in November

ObserverNational NewsMike Kavekotora, RDP calls for fair elections in November

Martin Endjala The President of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP), Mike Kavekotora, has called for fair elections in November 2024, emphasizing that the party is fully prepared to challenge the ruling Swapo Party. “We at the RDP are more prepared than ever for the 2024 elections. We wish our competitors the best of luck for 2024 and urge the ruling party to ensure a level playing field in November. Our SWOT analysis identified three critical challenges: lack of funds, the emergence of new parties, and election irregularities. We have addressed these challenges, and as a result, we will…

07 Oct

Kavekotora blames debt for not subsidizing fuel prices

ObserverNational NewsKavekotora blames debt for not subsidizing fuel prices, Mike Kavekotora, Tom Alweendo

Martin Endjala Member of parliament and leader of Rally Democracy Mike Kavekotora has blamed the incumbent government on the country’s borrowing debt due to its ineffectiveness which is the reason why Namibia is not in the position to subsidies its fuel prices. The MP is not convinced that a country like Namibia, which is regarded as a middle income country, cannot subsidize its fuel and make it cheaper like other countries. Kavekotora was speaking yesterday in parliament, pointing out that subsidizing fuel prices should not be treated as something that cannot be done, or that is out of Namibia’s scoop.…

29 Jun

Laws must be streamlined to fight fake qualifications

ObserverNational NewsLaws must be streamlined to fight fake qualifications, Mike Kavekotora, Ministry of Higher Education, Namibia Training Authority (NTA), Van Kent

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation officials have revealed that due to the gap between legislative bodies of higher education that regulate institutions, it is proving to be a challenge to address forgery and falsification of qualifications. The Namibia Training Authority (NTA), Namibia Council of Higher Education (NCHE) and the Namibia Qualifications (NQA) Authority are the regulating bodies of higher education institutions country. The Executive Director of MHETI Alfred Van Kent said that one of the Ministry’s challenges is the executing laws that are put in place that regulate higher education institutions. The MHETI ED said…

25 Mar

RDP confident to rise from ashes

ObserverUncategorisedKavango and Ohangwena, Mike Kavekotora

Martin Endjala Mike Kavekotora, the President of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP), is determined to grow the party, despite the many challenges it faces, such as leadership infighting and poor performance at recent polls. “Through the hard work of our regional coordinators, the party continues to make steps in numerous regions such as Kavango and Ohangwena, and I am optimistic about the party’s progress thus far,” the lone party voice in the National Assembly said. Support for the RDP has plummeted to the ground and it has been struggling to return to its former glory days when it…

07 May

LPM High Court judgement questioned

ObserverObserver MoneyBernandus Swartbooi, Henny Seibeb, Landless People’s Movement’s (LPM), McHenry Venaani, Mike Kavekotora, MPs, Peter Katjavivi, Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP), Speaker of Parliament

Andrew Kathindi The High Court’s decision to dismiss the Landless People’s Movement’s (LPM) application to set aside Speaker of Parliament, Peter Katjavivi’s indefinite suspension of Bernandus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb could set a worrying precedent. These were the views of Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) President Mike Kavekotora, who sits on the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Standing Rules and Orders and Internal Arrangements (STROC). The STROC according to parliament’s spokesperson, David Nahogandja, generally deals with matters such as misconduct before it is brought before the Privileges Committee. Kavekotora claimed that Katjavivi lied when he said the matter was dealt…

30 Oct

5G bribery investigations still ongoing

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Helena Johannes The President of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) Mike Kavekotora said that bribery internal investigations of former member Brunhilde Cornelius and Nicanor Ndjoze are still ongoing despite Cornelius’ resignation from the party. “We are expecting to have an internal meeting within the upcoming two weeks to discuss and conclude the matter,” Kavekotora said. This comes as Kavekotora previously told Windhoek Observer that investigations of the two were disrupted by COVID-9 restrictions of movement in and out of Windhoek. Cornelius has alleged she was offered a bribe by Ndjoze who is also a RDP member to ensure…