RUNDU – The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has responded to the resignation of six founding members from its Kavango East branch, with spokesperson Imms Nashinge saying they exercised their democratic right. Nashinge, who is also a Member of Parliament, made the statement in an interview yesterday, following the announcement of the resignations of Patrick...
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IPC enters unchartered waters … Itula will lead opposition from Shandumbala – analyst
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is unclear about who among its 20 elected officials will occupy the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition next week. Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani is the current leader of the official opposition. It was natural for him to lead the opposition as the president...
LPM joins IPC election challenge
Iuze Mukube The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has become a co-applicant with the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) in their fight to have the results of November 2024 National Assembly elections set aside. This was granted by the Electoral Court yesterday, headed by Judge Hannelie Prinsloo and assisted by judges Orben Sibeya and Esi Schimming-Chase....
Opinion – IPC & LPM v ECN: Critical reflections
On Friday, 13 December 2024, the Electoral Court ordered the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to grant the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) access to specific statistical electoral data pertaining to the recentl-held National Assembly (NA) election. This case raises several curious questions. For brevity, only two issues are...
IPC wins in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) on Monday night emerged the leading party in the Swakopmund and Walvis Bay constituencies in the latest results from the 2024 general elections. The party secured 12 864 and 10 181 votes respectively in the two constituencies. Swapo meanwhile dominated the Outapi constituency with 17 659 votes, according to...
IPC to challenge election results
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula announced on Sunday that they will be challenging the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly election results in the electoral court. Speaking at a press conference alongside other opposition party leaders, Itula said the application will be brought on an urgent basis. “We are making sure to seek...
NEFF, IPC: Ties that bind
OKANDJENGEDI – Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula says Namibians have an opportunity to vote for change tomorrow. He made these remarks at the IPC’s final star rally held at Okandjengedi in the heart of the Oshana region, where scores of patriots converged to listen to their chief ’s message ahead of the...
British high commissioner ‘courts controversy’ … attends IPC-linked mayoral gala
WALVIS BAY – British High Commissioner to Namibia Charles Moore’s attendance at a dinner hosted by Walvis Bay mayor and deputy Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Trevino Forbes has raised eyebrows, and sent tongues wagging. This follows speculation about alleged support for the IPC from Britain. When asked about the issue, Forbes told New...
Itula warns against smear campaigns
WALVIS BAY – Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has warned Namibians to brace for an onslaught of smear campaigns and propaganda as the country approaches the much-anticipated elections next Wednesday. Itula, who is adamant that he will be sworn in as the next president of Namibia after the elections, was addressing hundreds...
IPC pledges to reduce slums by 50%
As Namibia heads to a pivotal election in November, the Independent Patriots for Change unveiled an ambitious manifesto filled with bold promises on Saturday. From slashing youth unemployment to reducing slums by half, the party’s goals are to address the country’s deep-rooted challenges. The IPC’s manifesto launch began with a lively parade in Ausspanplatz, where...