Johan Coetzee unpacks the PDMs decision to retrench 16 employees
June 3, 2025
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Namibia’s former official opposition, the Popular Democratic Movement, is in financial trouble. Following a dramatic drop in parliamentary seats in the 2024 elections, the party is now planning to retrench 16 employees, while asking others to take unpaid leave or work on commission. But the fallout raises broader questions — about transparency, sustainability, and what this crisis tells us about the future of opposition politics in Namibia.
Joining us now is political analyst Prof. Johan Coetzee to unpack what’s really at stake here
