Popular Democratic Movement – Windhoek Observer

24 Sep

Parliament to debate equal resources for public schools to match private institutions

ObserverNational NewsHidipo Hamata, Popular Democratic Movement, Provide Access to Digital Learning Tools

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The National Assembly has adopted a motion to debate how the government can provide adequate resources for public schools to excel like private schools. On Tuesday, Popular Democratic Movement member of parliament, Hidipo Hamata, who tabled the motion, told Windhoek Observer that the motion is driven by a commitment to ensure that Namibian children attending government schools receive the same quality of education as those in private schools. ‘’The primary goal of this motion is to push the government to prioritise equitable resource allocation to all government schools. This means providing essential learning materials, such as textbooks, modern…

23 Sep

No government or ruling party lasts forever – Venaani

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Stefanus Nashama The Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) leader, McHenry Venaani believes the reign of Swapo will not last forever. He made the remarks while addressing a PDM mega rally at Nkurenkuru on Saturday. “There is no loyalty to the Namibian people. However, ladies and gentlemen, let me remind you: no government or ruling party lasts forever. The reign of Swapo shall not last forever either,” he said. Venaani claimed that the current government has been manipulating the country for a long time. “We must confront the undeniable reality that our communities have been manipulated for far too long,” he stated.…

11 Sep

Serious concerns about Health Professions Bill in its current form

ObserverNational NewsKalumbi Shangula, Popular Democratic Movement

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) member of parliament, Nico Smit, said the current form of the Health Professions Bill raises significant concerns that could hinder the effective practice of healthcare professions rather than support it. Smit was speaking in Parliament on Tuesday while contributing to the proposed health professional bill debate, which was introduced by Minister of Health and Social Service Kalumbi Shangula recently. Smit stated that the bill presents several critical areas of concern that require a deeper evaluation to ensure the legislation effectively supports and regulates Namibia's healthcare professionals without imposing unnecessary barriers or compromising professional…

26 Aug

PDM promises jobs, housing and expansion of agriculture

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Stefanus Nashama The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) released its election manifesto over the weekend, in which it promises to create employment opportunities, build houses and expand agriculture if elected into power. According to the manifesto, the PDM plans to reduce the unemployment rate by 2029. "We will reduce the unemployment rate to 11% by 2029 through our ‘one constituency, one factory’ policy intervention," reads the manifesto. To ensure fiscal sustainability, the party also seeks to fix the economy and slash government debt by at least 50% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2029. The manifesto further indicates that the party…

21 Aug

PDM’s Hamata pushes for leadership continuity

ObserverNational NewsHidipo Hamata, Popular Democratic Movement

Stefanus Nashama A member of the Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) central committee, Hidipo Hamata, is advocating for the party members to give the current top six leaders another term. In an interview with the Windhoek Observer on Wednesday, Hamata said the upcoming election requires PDM to maintain the current leadership to navigate and ensure the party’s continuity, leveraging their necessary experience and strategic insight. “As our party approaches the upcoming national congress in the Zambezi region, I strongly urge all delegates to endorse the current top six leaders for another term. The forthcoming election is a pivotal moment for the…

03 Oct

PDM prepares for 2024 elections

ObserverNational NewsPDM prepares for 2024 elections, Popular Democratic Movement

Martin Endjala The Popular Democratic Movement has commenced with its mobilization campaigns aimed at reaching a wider audience, with Manuel Ngaringombe, secretary general emphasizing the party’s promises to have an increased political participation. An interactive website is needed to engage and inform the electorate online. Ngaringombe was speaking today at the launch of the PDM website in Windhoek. PDM will present its message directly to the Namibian electorate, mobilize support during and between campaigning periods, as well as engage supporters and adversaries in dialogue and debate. The PDM website will also be seen as a component in an online strategy…

Venaani laments inadequate funding<br>…office of the leader of official opposition not respected

28 May

Venaani laments inadequate funding
…office of the leader of official opposition not respected

ObserverNational NewsPopular Democratic Movement, Venaani laments inadequate funding, …office of the leader of official opposition not respected

Martin Endjala The Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has criticized fellow politicians for failing to address issues that will change the lives of the people further accusing them of just driving their own agenda that is not aimed at developing the country. Venaani made these critical remarks during a public dialogue on the office of the leader of the official opposition held at the NUST auditorium organised by PDM this week. “We do not have effective dialogues to deal with matters affecting the people, nor are we concentrating on coming up with bright ideas that will improve people’s livelihoods,…

12 Aug

Opposition want answers on Ndeitunga threats

ObserverObserver MoneyAffirmative Repositioning, Popular Democratic Movement, Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni, Windhoek City Council

TUJOROMAJO KASUTO THE Affirmative Repositioning movement has instructed its lawyers to demand clarification from Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni on allegations that he intends dissolving the Windhoek City Council. This is in reaction to threats by Police Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga that they will take over the City Council of Windhoek to clear chaos and lawlessness which he blamed on the council. Popular Democratic Movement yesterday also sent the minster a letter to demanding that he states his stance on Ndeitunga’s threats in the face of land occupations that have escalated over the past few weeks. The AR,…