The Youth Manifesto

Episode 8: Utaara Mootu

Utaara Mootu is an MP representing the Landless People’s Movement in the National Assembly. Utaara has been an unmistakable voice since 2020, after making an unexpected debut in the National Assembly at the age of 24. We had a great conversation about the intersection of art and politics, and the pressures of being one of the youngest voices in the halls of power.

Episode 7: Suzie Shefeni

Suzie works at the intersection of Politics and International Relations. She loves stories - a woman after my own heart - and uses them to advocate for a more sustainable and inclusive Namibia. Suzie advocate for the use digital media as a form of civic education – something we love to do at Sister Namibia!

Episode 6: Rosa Visolela Namises

Rosa Visolela Namises has been championing human rights for all since before independence. Since then, she has been an activist, lobbyist, mP and is now an independent presidential candidate. We talked about how important it is that our leaders represent young voters, which often means actually listening when they speak.

Episode 5: Johanna Hipangelwa

Today we’re talking to Johanna Hipangelwa, and it’s such a pleasure to speak to a young voter! Johanna studied political science at the University of Namibia, and she’s really interested in prioritising young people in decision-making processes, and bridging generational divides. And considering the average age of our elected leadership and those running for office, that’s a pretty urgent conversation we need to have.

Episode 4: Ally Angula

This week’s episode features an interview with independent presidential candidate Ally Angula. Ally is a chartered accountant, the former Accountant General of Namibia, and previously headed the National Treasury. We took this opportunity to ask some of the questions we hope all candidates will address in the coming months. We didn’t agree, but a frank conversation is a good first step.