Tag: Namibian politics
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Namibian President Praises Matias Hishoono as Liberation Icon at Funeral
Nation Says Farewell to a Loyal Servant of the People The Namibian nation gathered at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine in the Ohangwena region to bid farewell to Matias Hishoono, a former presidential adviser whose work and character were celebrated as symbols of dedication to the Namibian people. In a ceremony marked by solemn respect and…
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Namibia Honors Matias Hishoono as Liberation Icon at State Funeral
Nation Remembers a Dedicated Servant Namibia gathered in solemn ceremony to bid farewell to Matias Hishoono, a longtime adviser to former presidents and a steadfast figure in the country’s liberation narrative. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah led the tributes, describing Hishoono as an icon whose life embodied service to the Namibian people. The funeral, held at the…
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Itula Denies IPC Division Claims Amid Party Stokes Tensions
Itula Responds to IPC Division Claims Namibia’s Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) remains at the center of political chatter as party president Panduleni Itula publicly rejects assertions of internal division. In a statement issued after a report by the Windhoek Observer on Monday, Itula characterized the claims as false, misleading, and malicious, insisting the IPC’s…
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Itula shrugs off IPC division claims, reaffirming party unity
Context: IPC’s political theatre in Namibia The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has been a rising force in Namibian politics, positioning itself as an alternative to the ruling party while seeking to consolidate support across urban and rural communities. In recent days, whispers of a leadership rift within the party have circulated, amplified by local…
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Namibia’s Remote Chiefs: Serving Villages From Windhoek Amid Residency Rules
Background: The unusual arrangement In Namibia, a number of traditional leaders have long been expected to reside within or near the villages they shepherd. Yet reports and interviews indicate that some chiefs, including figures from the OvaHerero Traditional Authority in the Erongo region, perform many duties from Windhoek, the capital. The posture of “serving from…
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Women Still Underrepresented in Namibia’s National Council
Gender parity on Namibia’s National Council remains elusive Namibia’s National Council continues to reflect a gender gap, with women accounting for only seven of the 42 members. The figure marks a slight improvement from the previous term but underscores persistent underrepresentation at the national level. National Council secretary Tousy Namiseb confirmed the statistics this week,…