LPM and Swapo tie in Keetmanshoop, IPC holds decisive vote
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The Landless People Movement (LPM) and Swapo Party finished in a tie in the Keetmanshoop Local Authority elections, which leaves IPC as the kingmaker with one deciding vote.
The Landless People Movement (LPM) and Swapo Party finished in a tie in the Keetmanshoop Local Authority elections, which leaves IPC as the kingmaker with one deciding vote.
Leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Dr. Panduleni Itula, has said the party will not tolerate any violation of the Namibian Constitution.
Opposition parties in the National Assembly have rejected the recently tabled Regional Councils Amendment Bill by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa.
Opposition MPs argue that the Bill seeks to centralise responsibilities and undermine the autonomy of regional councils.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has discharged 21 staff members between 2020 and 2025 for matters related to the illegal issuance of national documents and permits.
This was revealed by Minister Lucia Iipumbu following reports of the illegal sale of national documents.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has condemned allegations made by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John Louw Mouton, who claimed the public broadcaster failed to pay taxes to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and alleged corruption related to a government bailout of N$353 million.
The President of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula, said the government and Namibians at large have an equal responsibility to create and maintain a conducive environment for foreign investment to flourish.
The independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Lilani Brinkman raised questions regarding the government's preparedness following the outbreak of MPox in neighbouring Zambia.
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has acknowledged the resignation of Phillip Balhao from the party and expressed gratitude for his service and dedication during his time with the IPC.
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John-Louw Mouton has given notice of a motion seeking to extend the National Assembly's sitting on Thursday, 11 September, until all items on the Order Paper are addressed.
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has spoken out against the removal of the Katima Mulilo Town Council, saying the decision by the minister goes against the Constitution.