Ally Angula – Windhoek Observer

09 Oct

UPM pledges focus on water security and youth governance

ObserverNational NewsAlly Angula, Jan van Wyk

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The United People’s Movement (UPM) has thrown its full support behind independent presidential candidate Ally Angula, describing her as a ‘God-fearing woman.’ UPM president Jan van Wyk, in the party’s election manifesto, urged Namibians to support Angula in her presidential bid. The United People’s Movement (UPM) has also announced a major focus on water security, with plans to invest heavily in desalination plants along Namibia’s coastline. Van Wyk outlined that these plants will supply water for drinking, industrial, and agricultural purposes through pipelines to inland projects. Alongside the focus on water security, the party stressed its commitment to…

SWAPO insults dignity of people during food parcel incident in Walvis Bay

ObserverNational NewsAlly Angula, Ndumba Kamwanyah, Panduleni Itula, Stephanus Pombili

Niël Terblanché and Hertta-Maria Amutenya In a shocking and widely condemned incident at SWAPO’s Star Rally in Walvis Bay, Namibians were left outraged after food parcels were thrown at attendees, resulting in chaos. The event has sparked nationwide debate and fierce criticism of the ruling party, raising concerns about the dignity and respect accorded to the nation’s citizens. Panduleni Itula, president of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), expressed his dismay in a strongly worded statement released on Sunday. He condemned the SWAPO officials involved, describing the incident as a "disgrace" that symbolised a larger issue of mismanagement and exploitation…

Opposition parties snub Heroes Day commemoration

ObserverNational NewsAlly Angula, Heroes Day

Hilarious Hamutenya Independent presidential candidate Ally Angula and opposition parties have ditched this year’s Heroes Day commemoration. The event will be held at Omuthiya on 26 August. Angula, who was at Omuthiya busy with her campaign last week, said she and her supporters have no intention of attending the Heroes Day commemoration. She expressed strong criticism regarding the expenditure on ceremonial events amid the country’s economic challenges. “I feel, given the state in which people are, that that money can be better spent elsewhere,” she said. Omuthiya residents also witnessed military aircraft flyover exercises in preparation for the commemoration event.…