Rudolf Gaiseb Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament (MP) Abednego ‘Bishop’ Hishoono said most schools operate on tight budgets, where sport and arts are seen as a hobby rather than a priority. In his maiden speech last week, the MP expressed that the vital role of these disciplines, together with innovation, youth and...
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay mayor and IPC vice president Trevino Forbes claims political interference within the municipality continues to cripple service delivery in the harbour town. Speaking during a press conference on Saturday, Forbes said it has become increasingly difficult for council to deliver proper services due to what he described as “deliberate sabotage”....
WALVIS BAY – The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) says it is unmoved by the recent resignation of three prominent members from the Erongo region, claiming their departure was motivated by personal ambition rather than ideological differences. The three former members — Taapopi Shikongo, who was IPC’s Walvis Bay Urban constituency chairperson and regional executive...
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament Nelson Kalangula said proper and inclusive consultations were not carried out with the various public transport industry players before a decision to allow seven-seaters to obtain permits for long -distance operations was taken. Kalangula is IPC’s shadow minister of works and transport. He asked the country’s works...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), the official opposition party, said they are watching, measuring and ready to step in with solutions whenever the Swapo administration falls short. They made these remarks following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s maiden state of the nation address (SONA) last Thursday. IPC president Panduleni Itula held his Sona on...
Iuze Mukube Independent Patriots for Change legislator Nelson Kalangula says a country cannot develop without infrastructure development, which is the bedrock for its advancement. He made these remarks in the National Assembly last week when making his maiden speech and contribution to the 2025-2026 national budget. “The budget must cater for and ensure that Namibian...
Rudolf Gaiseb Following the United States’ tariffs on Namibian products, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member of Parliament Rodney Cloete wants the two countries to return to the negotiation table for tariff exemption or reduction. “The ministry should formally engage the US administration to negotiate tariff exemptions or reductions, in coordination with other African nations,”...
Lahja Nashuuta Independent Patriots for Change chief patriot Panduleni Itula yesterday threw the official opposition tag out of the window, declaring it unconstitutional. While the Constitution outlines governmental positions, such as the president, prime minister and members of Parliament, it does not establish the position of opposition leader, the dentist-turned-politician said. “After careful analysis, it...
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...
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...