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EU says it did not discuss government affairs with Itula
12 Apr

EU says it did not discuss government affairs with Itula

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Ester Mbathera The Head of the European Union’s (EU) Mission in Namibia on behalf of member states made it clear that they did not discuss matters within the purview of the government with the leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula. The European Union Delegation, on behalf of the heads of mission to Namibia from the European Union (EU), Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, and Finland, released this statement on Friday. The statement was issued after their meeting with Itula had previously caused a stir within Swapo and with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation. "The European…
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Nandi-Ndaitwah concerned about potential foreign interference in elections
11 Apr

Nandi-Ndaitwah concerned about potential foreign interference in elections

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Ester Mbathera The vice president of the SWAPO Party, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has voiced serious concerns about potential interference in Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections. She voiced her opinion at Swapo's central committee meeting held in Windhoek on Thursday. Her concerns follow the recent meeting between the European Union’s (EU) envoy, the German Embassy in Namibia and the Independent Patriot for Change’s (IPC) leader, Panduleni Itula. “There is nothing wrong for a diplomat to meet leaders or members of opposition parties, but to discuss issues of state matters and to be directly involved in the internal politics is a…
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Namibia strengthens ties with India
08 Jun

Namibia strengthens ties with India

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Niël Terblanché Namibia and India successfully discussed several bilateral avenues of cooperation collaboration during the first-ever session of a ministerial commission held in Windhoek. A meeting between Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and her Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday saw discussions on the advancement of bilateral ties in energy, green hydrogen, transport and connectivity, digital, pharmaceuticals, food security, science and technology. Nandi-Ndaitwah co-chaired the first Joint Commission of Cooperation between India and Namibia with Jaishankar. The Minister said the session focused on some of the most crucial matters affecting development in both Namibia and India.…
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Nandi-Ndaitwah ready to claim two-thirds majority in parliament
17 Apr

Nandi-Ndaitwah ready to claim two-thirds majority in parliament

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Vice-President of the Swapo Party, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed optimism that the party would triumph and regain its two-thirds majority in parliament, after the 2024 Presidential and National Elections. Nandi-Ndaitwah made this statement during the opening of the SWAPO Party Elder’s Council central committee meeting. Her statement was read on her behalf by Swapo Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa. “As your Presidential candidate I am ready, come 2024 elections I am ready and committed to working with all of you to make Namibia the best place for Namibians and for all to live in. I believe we all want the…
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Swapo campaigns go into full gear
29 Sep

Swapo campaigns go into full gear

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Candidates gunning for the Swapo Party’s Vice President, Secretary General and the Deputy SG position have gone into over drive with their campaigns using every conceivable opportunity for a public relations exercise. They use government platforms and all manner of sorts to be present at as many occasions be they Swapo or events related to their portfolios – at least those with government portfolios. At times they even hijack responsibilities from line ministers, such as that of Urban and Rural Development to officiate and according to observers, using them as network opportunities. Their campaigns are supposed to be coordinated by…
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Obeth to test Kaire’s authority in Omaheke ….PM, Deputy in Gobabis rodeo
24 Sep

Obeth to test Kaire’s authority in Omaheke ….PM, Deputy in Gobabis rodeo

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The stage is set in Gobabis tomorrow when Swapo Party Vice President hopefuls will be paraded before the region’s delegates to the ruling party’s congress at the end of November. The three candidates to convince the 38 Omaheke delegates to the year-end congress are Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the incumbent Vice President, Saara Kuukongelwa-Amadhila and Pohamba Shifeta. This will be round two of the internally organised campaign sessions of the party, as the candidates are not allowed to address public rallies to garner for support. The constituencies in the region are divided along the supporters of Ndaitwah and Kuukongelwa Amadhila. The two…
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Instability in Eastern DRC concerns SADC
16 Sep

Instability in Eastern DRC concerns SADC

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Staff Writer The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah who also serves as the Chairperson of the Ministerial Committee of the SADC Organ Troika Plus the Force Intervention Brigade Troop Contributing Countries (FIB TCCs) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) said they have agreed to strengthen collaboration with the Government of the DRC, and SADC’s Force Intervention Brigade, with the support of the United Nations and MONUSCO due to insecurities caused by the recent situation in Eastern DRC . “Our deliberations today contributed towards the engagement with the UN Secretary General on the margins of the UN…
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Swapo Politburo done with top three
05 Sep

Swapo Politburo done with top three

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Staff Writer Saara Kuukongelwa-Amadhila and incumbent vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah came through as the only candidates at today’s Swapo Party Politburo meeting held in Windhoek to endorse nominations for the position of Vice President, secretary general and the deputy secretary general. Only the position of the president will not be contested and Hage Geingob will be going into the congress unchallenged. Nandi-Ndaitwah did not need any nomination as the incumbent after she declared herself as contesting, while Kuukongelwa Amadhila was nominated by Tobie Aupindi and seconded by Calle Schlettwein. The succession battles were always fought among the older generation or…
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Geingob denies rift
02 Sep

Geingob denies rift

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Staff Writer Swapo party President Hage Geingob has again denied continues news reports of a rift between himself and the vice president of the Party, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, ahead of the November congress. This comes after allegation that Nandi-Ndaitwah has been omitted from traveling delegations on many of Geingob’s official international trips this year. “There is simply no truth in the allegation of fallout between the two leaders. President Geingob believes in leadership that is collegial and consultative, with a healthy balance of horizontal and vertical decision making. In fact, President…
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Swapo veteran cautions against too many VP candidates
25 Aug

Swapo veteran cautions against too many VP candidates

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Staff Writer A Swapo Party of Namibia veteran is warning the party against fielding too many candidates for the top four positions of the party for the upcoming party congress in November. Warning that too many candidates would further fragment the party, leading to breakaway factions which would seriously undermine the performance of the party in the 2024 Presidential and General Elections. “Since the party agreed current party President, Hage Geingob, as the sole candidate, the battle would be for the position of Vice President, posing the greatest threat for more fragmentation in the party if more candidates are nominated.”…
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