Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader

16 Aug

Venaani claims rural SMEs lack support for business development

ObserverObserver MoneyMcHenry Venaani, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, Venaani claims rural SMEs lack support for business development

Stefanus Nashama Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Leader, McHenry Venaani, says there is a huge gap existing in the country’s rural areas in accessing to necessary resources for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) development. “Without adequate funding, coaching and mentoring resources, these businesses are hindered from reaching their full potential and driving sustainable economic growth in their communities,” he said. He highlighted that SMEs play a vital role in driving economic growth, creating employment opportunities and fostering local development. “It is for this reason, the government should address the challenges faced by rural SMEs and empower them to contribute effectively to…

Venaani to cost tax payers more

ObserverObserver MoneyMcHenry Venaani, National Assembly, Political commentator Henning Melber, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader

Andrew Kathindi and Kandjemuni Kamuiiri Taxpayers are set to start incurring additional costs for the upkeep of Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, McHenry Venaani, after he accepted President Hage Geingob’s offer for further benefits. Venaani's additional perks will include a state office at the premises of the National Assembly, a personal administrative assistant of his choice, a motor vehicle, a security aid and a driver. Political commentator Henning Melber said the official opposition leader’s acceptance of the perks was a classical case of hypocrisy and double standards, arguing the move could have an impact on voters’ perception of him in…

Venaani rules out support for lockdown extension

ObserverObserver MoneyMcHenry Venaani, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, president Hage Geingob

Helena Johannes Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, McHenry Venaani has vowed that his party will not support any extension of the state of emergency, which President Hage Geingob instated earlier in the year. This comes as the President will require a two/third majority (66 members of the 95 voting members) to be able to extend the six month state of emergency which is set to lapse next week on 17 September. According to Venaani, his party will lobby other opposition parties against the extension of the state of emergency which will now require parliament approval. “The state of emergency and…