Ndumba Kamwanyah – Windhoek Observer

22 Sep

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…

16 Sep

Amushelelo arrest ignite debate over Unam’s political ban

ObserverMainKauna Shikwambi, Landless People’s Movement, Ndumba Kamwanyah

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police briefly detained Michael Amushelelo, a member of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), after his arrest at Unam’s main campus in Windhoek on Monday. He was released a few hours later. Amushelelo and a group of LPM Youth Command members were protesting the university's ban on political activities on campus. The youth demanded a discussion on the matter with the university’s management, which resulted in the arrest. Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah suggested that the police could have handled the situation better instead of making an arrest. “As a security apparatus, the police should be careful that…

10 Sep

Political analysts questioned Tutyavi’s appointment

ObserverMainJoseph Diescho, Ndumba Kamwanyah

Ester Mbathera Political analysts have questioned whether the appointment of 22-year-old university student Fenny Tutjavi to Swapo's parliamentary list is a genuine attempt at youth empowerment or merely political tokenism. Tutjavi, who hails from the Erongo Region, was one of the youngest candidates chosen by Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for the party's parliamentary list. Veteran political analyst Joseph Diescho warned that while the inclusion of young people in leadership roles is commendable, the principles of democratic leadership must not be overlooked. “We tend to get carried away with ethnic and youth gesturing that is in essence undemocratic in the…

05 Sep

Itula warns against unsustainable election pledges

ObserverNational NewsNamibia’s economy, Ndumba Kamwanyah, Panduleni Itula

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula has cautioned political leaders against making promises that they cannot deliver on. Itula made these remarks on Wednesday during a panel discussion on Namibia’s economy from a social protection perspective at the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s hotel school in Windhoek. Itula, who is the IPC presidential candidate for the elections in November, specifically discussed the increment of the old age pension grant and the introduction of a social grant that the government promised to give to each unemployed Namibian between the ages of 18 and…

04 Oct

Swapo campaigns thinon bread and butter issues

ObserverNational NewsNdumba Kamwanyah, Swapo campaigns thinon bread and butter issues, Swapo Party

Tujoromajo Kasuto Analysts are concerned that the Swapo Party candidates’ campaign statements lack focus on bread and butter issues and the frustrations of the Namibian people. Political Analyst, Ndumba Kamwanyah said the top candidates need to prioritise public anger, whether real or perceived, particularly perceptions about corruption that the public has over the party. ‘’There is a perception out that Swapo is offering the same old people. We haven’t seen or maybe they need to come up with the more viable motos and agenda. But none of them have shown that they have something new for Namibia and the Party…

14 Sep

Kapofi makes way for female vice president

ObserverNational NewsKuugongelwa can win the race against Netumbo, Ndumba Kamwanyah, Swapo Party Vice Presidential candidate

Tujoromajo Kasuto Analysts have argued that the shocking withdrawal of Swapo Party Vice Presidential candidate, Frans Kapofi could be the result of the party’s failure to follow its constitution and trying to self-correct. Political analyst, Ndumba Kamwanyah, believes that one of the reasons for his withdrawal could be the controversy surrounding the Helmuth Amendments and how some nominations could have violated the party’s constitutional provisions, notwithstanding the transitional provision. ‘’He probably does not want to be seen as a nominee or a nominated product through a flawed process, but of course this is just speculation and we have to wait…

16 Feb

Swapo divisions re-emerge over Air Namibia

ObserverObserver MoneyFinance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, Henning Melber, Leon Jooste, Ndumba Kamwanyah, Onurair, SWAPO

Andrew Kathindi Divisions in ruling Swapo’s party have once again resurfaced in light of the Air Namibia matter after a Swapo’s parliamentary caucus has demanded the reversal of a decision made by a Swapo-led Cabinet on the liquidation of Air Namibia. This comes as Swapo affiliated National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) along with several other unions have planned a mass public demonstration against government’s decision to liquidate the airline this week. “This just is a sign of the party internal disarray. A significant number of higher-ranking party officials are in government and Cabinet positions. Hence it could have been…