Rodney
Rodney
Rodney "Omes Hatani" Cloete

@rodneycloete

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Does not like, wokeism, socialism, incompetence, corruption, and the political elite. Patriotic Namibian. If you don’t care to be liked, they can’t touch you.

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Rodney "Omes Hatani" Cloete
1 month
Remember the Fishrot scandal? That wasn't just about fishing quotas; it was a masterclass in how these "donations" work. Samherji, the Icelandic fishing company, didn't just happen to get those lucrative quotas. They greased the wheels with "donations" to SWAPO-linked
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The Legendary Pioneer, This man died for Namibia!
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@toys_ndjebela Victor Gao, does not play around...he had them on Hong Kong as well.
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1.6 million...
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Nobody: Absolutely Nobody: Venaani: Searching for members in Kunene
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@KalondoMonica Charity begins at home, right? Maybe it's time for the Namibian government to clean up their own backyard!
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The tribe must thrive, for the nation to be born! Remixed!
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CIC has no time…speak to the people in their language! English you say! 😅
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The 4th - Energy📍
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Seeing’ Honorable McHenry Venaani from the opposition side, doin’ duty as a pallbearer, just shows how we as Namibians mature and hold up our democracy. It’s all about respect that goes beyond party lines, especially when times get heavy. Our strength is not always in the
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@AdvoBarryRoux She is South African!
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@EndWokeness Tell the French colonialists to leave Niger, to avoid such things!
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Few things bring us together as Namibians!🔥🔥
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71 days before elections. Let’s make every moment count.
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Record holder, the universe has something called karma!
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Nepotism and favoritism / corruption at ministry of mines & energy… I thought you swapos would really let the oil be, “the oil is not ours” and the real owners are speaking out 🤦🏽‍♂️ about you shenanigans!
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Jobs, jobs, jobs! Our focus for the next five years: robust job creation to fuel our economy and empower every Namibian family. 💼 #JobsForAll #EconomicGrowth
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Itularised!
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2 years
Back from the future… Windhoek to Walvisbay Toll gates: 1. Windhoek - (Total - N$186.70) 2. Karibib. - (Total - N$110.10) 3. Arandis. - (Total - N$172.50) 4. Walvisbay - (Total - N$192.00) A return trip requires N$661.30 just for toll gates
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All you need is clarity of purpose in your assignment! 🔥🔥
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OK, Today I am the Bossa!
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This manifesto looks like a relic from the Cold War! 😎
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The President of the IPC, Dr. Panduleni Itula - “Young people, vote for your future, don’t vote for the past of your parents.” It's time to redefine political loyalty. Your vote should be earned by vision and competence, not historical narratives. The future of Namibia depends
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Swapo elite status signaling, with our taxes and vat! Shameless!
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IPC's grassroots strength shines in Omusati! New office built by the community, for the community. This isn't just a building; it's a statement. We build our own path. A party of doers, not waiters. #Namibia
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@TheNamibian Same guy who drives a million dollar car paid for by tax payers
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1 year
@african_stream There is no such thing as a African Union! If this French invasion comes to pass.
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1 year
@TheNamibian Young Namibians said the swapo government should take lessons from the Indian government, where the government created an enabling environment for youth to creat jobs!
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Now the party needs to nurture a critical mass of rational optimist. Here are a few…
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@TheNamibian Investing in youth employment is like planting a mahangu field; it ensures a harvest that feeds everyone, including the elderly who once worked the land. The SWAPO government's focus on old-age pensions as an election tactic neglects the future by ignoring our youth, risking a
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@TheNamibian The sad truth in Namibia is that the connected middleman, tenderpreneurs, are the real puppet masters controlling those at the bottom and top for their benefit. They are the ones who get the contracts, the tenders, and the deals. They are the ones who make the money. And they are
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💥The 1st National Elective Conference for IPC Members of Parliament is here!💥 🇳🇦 Time to shape our leadership for a stronger Namibia.
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9 months
Many find many things to criticize Panduleni Itula about, but the man has clarity of purpose. Once a leader has that and can bring organizational capacity around it, then he has all it takes. His vision for Namibia is solid.
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Exhibit A.
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@that_thommy "Red heart"❤️
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@TheNamibian the freedom of the press is a fundamental pillar of democracy, and any attempts to undermine it should be taken seriously. We must ensure that journalists can do their jobs without fear of retaliation and continue to hold those in power accountable
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Rodney "Omes Hatani" Cloete
5 months
@EagleFMNam Governor Johannes !Gawaxab's involvement in this merger is a serious oversight for a role that demands the highest ethical standards. To maintain the integrity and public confidence in the Bank of Namibia, stepping down is a responsible course of action. Accountability must lead.
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Accountability isn’t optional. Our new policies ensure that anyone caught in corrupt acts will face strict consequences. #NoImpunity #NamibiaFightsCorruption
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Rodney "Omes Hatani" Cloete
1 year
Shark Island is not a campsite, but rather a concentration camp used during the Herero and Nama genocide by German colonial forces in what is now Namibia. It was a site of immense suffering, where thousands of Herero and Nama people were systematically starved, abused, and
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Rodney "Omes Hatani" Cloete
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 The Independent Patriots of Change is the fastest growing party! 📈 With IPC, the entire north is now a GO AREA! 🌟 No more NOGOAREAS! 🔥 Get ready for the newest, boldest, and most different political force! The Okaku Bi-Election is here! 💪 IPC is here! 🫡
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@namibiansun food being thrown instead of served like normal people do. i mean, who needs dignity.
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Either you have it or you don’t! The rest is dololo.
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@TheNamibian If heaven's entry depends on SWAPO votes, then hell must be full of critical thinkers and opposition supporters.😒
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@AdvoBarryRoux Unfollow this account for nonsensical antipanafrican 💩
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We are cruising towards a Patriots Government!
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Elite kids defending the dynasty on X….
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@TheNamibian The controversy around tenderpreneurs who repackage imported products as "manufactured" in Namibia highlights concerns about authenticity, quality, safety, and fairness in business practices.
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Brave Warrior. In Namibia we stand on the shoulders of giants.
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IPC holding the line.💪🏽 SWAPO political elite are meeting with influencers and co-opting smaller opposition parties to shape social media propaganda narratives about the IPC.
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Rodney "Omes Hatani" Cloete
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@TheNamibian Namibian elite need to be weaned off the illusion that self‐actualization lies in the individualistic pursuit of wealth, status or other such accumulations at the expense of other poor Namibians tax contributions, these elites are retrogressive! It supports a system where
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One of my closest friends supports AR while I support IPC. Our friendship has not changed and will not after 2024. Politicians come and go. Regimes come and go. Our friendship is here to stay.⚖️ Politics is not a enmity, life would be so boring if we all agree on everything.
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1 year
@TheNamibian Rukoro, why are you making lazy comments, leave the young people alone, as a former sports administrator you should know that sports is the equalizer in nation building! Namibia's future lies in its youth. They're global citizens, connected to the world in ways their elders
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If we can have a critical mass of Namibians prepared to do what Itula did, then the next generation will overcome the crisis of confidence that has given rise to the crisis of leadership in the republic.
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@TheNamibian Namibia is not the property of any one party; it belongs to its people.
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Putin knows Europe produces 3.6 million barrels of oil a day but uses 15 million barrels of oil a day. Putin knows Europe produce 230 billion cubic meters of natural gas a year but uses 560 billion cubic meter. He knows Europe uses 950 million tons of coal a year but produce half
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SWAPO members seem to be the only ones thriving in an economy they've mismanaged for three decades. The young lawyers see this and are joining! You are on your own! Vote wisely
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Rodney "Omes Hatani" Cloete
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Just read Jemima Beukes’ candid take on President Geingob’s passing – I’ve been eagerly anticipating. Offers a poignant glimpse into his complex legacy, from the heights of promise to the valleys of public disenchantment. A narrative truly well captured. @Jemaihma 🙏
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@TheNamibian This statement exposes the ugly truth, as to the swapo mindset: Our resources are still viewed through a colonial lens. The interests of foreign capital trump those of Namibian citizens. Our own leaders see us as tenants, not owners, of our national wealth.
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Have yourselves a lovely easter weekend!
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Not everyone’s a striker; some live for those beautiful through passes! It’s not always about the glory of scoring—it’s also about making the play.
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We are back here again, You may have heard that Air Namibia is under discussion for possible revival. However, before we get our hopes up, let's take a look at why Air Namibia failed initially and why it may not work with the same people.
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33 minutes of driving through San Francisco on Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 11.4.7. These days on a typical drive, you don't have to touch a thing.
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@TheNamibian Hage Geingob is talking big about creating 600,000 jobs by 2040 through green industrialisation. But here's the thing: We've heard big promises before. Remember the SME Bank, Mass Housing, and TIPEEG? What became of those? Sure, adding US$6.1 billion to our GDP sounds great, but
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@TheNamibian Namibia's entrepreneurial spirit, stifled not by youth disinterest but by the Swapo party's legacy of tenderpreneurship. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi's claim overlooks the systemic barriers erected by his own party. True entrepreneurship thrives where transparency and
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@TheNamibian The green is already there, only thing missing is red and blue.
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@FootyNamibia !Hanamub.👏
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2 years
Namibia has potential to be one of the richest nations in the world. What let’s us down is that the country is governed by people who know nothing about how to grow the economy and create wealth for the past 32 years. With all this oil, we might as well be cursed.
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Don’t be condescending, we are going to vote for Itula! This method of campaigning is typically the refuge of those who find themselves on shaky ground, politically and ideologically. When the cupboard is bare of ideas. 😅 @AsserNtinda , if your candidate is genuinely confident
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Beware of toxic lies. IPC claims it has N$600 billion to solve all our problems. But IPC will only "release" that money if we vote for it. A liar is like a mirage in the desert, delivering only signs of deception. Our budget is N$100.1 billion. Where did Iitula get N$600 billion?
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IPC President Panduleni Itula at the |Hai-|Khaua Clan’s 212th Anniversary in Berseba. Leadership isn’t just about formal events & speeches—it’s about authentic engagement & heartfelt connections that fosters real understanding. #Village2Village #Namibia
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2 years
We know him as "!Nanseb Gaib Gabemab" (the snake in the grass), Hendrik Witbooi rallied the Nama to rise up in a guerrilla war against Germany in what is today Namibia "We did not give our land away, and what has not been given by the owner, cannot be taken by another person."
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Tribalism and nepotism are holding us back as Africans. They destroy our trust, quality and diversity. They make us weak and isolated. We need to unite and embrace our common destiny
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@TheNamibian We have Namibian leaders making flowery speeches all over the place about the importance of increasing Intra-Africa trade & benefits of AfCFTA but on the ground, they are prioritizing visas for the Chinese Swapo government going in circles as usual!
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@NewEraNewspaper Labour relations in our country are a matter of concern, as the high rates of unemployment exacerbate an already challenging situation. It is important that the Ministry of Labour Relations & Employment Creation (takes a backseat) This ministry needs to take a proactive approach
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Let’s focus on more established energy sources that can provide electricity more quickly and reliably.
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@TheNamibian A young boy forced to balance school during the day and work at night. This is a failure of our society to provide equal opportunities and support for all. The youth should have the environment for thriving not just barely surviving!
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I told her text me when you get home, i think she's homeless🤔🤔
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@mOkapendi What the roofs of our houses should look like, so we generate our own electricity.
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We stand on the shoulders giants! Brave warriors!
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@TheNamibian "The closure of the national airline marked the end of an institution that gobbled up N$11 billion in government bailouts over the course of two decades."
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@TheNamibian Teachers buy your own laptops, cause the honorables are getting iPhones
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Rodney "Omes Hatani" Cloete
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@namibiansun Here is 1 more additional reason not to vote for swapo 1: High food prices 2: High petrol price 3: High taxes 4: the oil is not ours 5: Toll Gates ~ Brand New 6: Genocide Negotiations 7: Unemployment 8: No Housing 9: Incompetence 10: Corruption
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Rodney "Omes Hatani" Cloete
1 year
Remixed: I have a dream that in Namibia, our future generations will live in a nation where they are not judged by their political affiliations, but by their dedication to transparency and accountability. I have a dream that the people of Namibia will unite, breaking free from
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There is no use arguing with those who have repeated their lies long enough, they have come to believe them. We move…🦾
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Nandi-Ndaitwah's anti-corruption pep talk to the youth? It's like telling a thirsty person in the Namib not to think about water. 1. Clean the leadership kraal first, Comrade. When SWAPO bigwigs stop treating the national coffers like their personal ATM, maybe the youth will
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The only tribe that should matter is the “Tribe Namibia”
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We will not give up! We will not go back! We will not surrender! We will move forward!
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@mOkapendi Childish things An attack on the person instead of ideas. Instead of engaging with the merits of idea, we resort to discrediting others based on name calling and ad hominems. Sadly, this tactic is lowering the namibian political debates.
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@mvenaani Why did you stay, in principle why did you not go join the voters, and participate from where they were!!!
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@mOkapendi The point is we cannot continue to have a one-party state. The monopoly of liberation movements has not been good for Southern Africa. We need a real multi-party state where people have to work hard to be voted into power. Absolute power, like unchecked fire, inevitably leads
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