insert_link Namibia “We are undisturbed & undeterred with Seibeb’s resignation,” says Swartbooi https://youtu.be/aHz-wBccvH4 By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, stated that the party remains undisturbed and completely at ease following the resignation of the party’s second-in-command, Henny Seibeb, and secretary-general, Edson Isaacks. In addition to Swartbooi's remarks, the party issued a statement on Wednesday morning indicating that they are celebrating the departure of the two members from the National Assembly as well as the party. When NewsOnOne asked how the departure would […] todayJune 6, 2024 10
insert_link 3 Oshiwambo Bernadus Swartbooi, ku Henny Seibeb oshoyo hamushanga , Edson Isaacks , ovo va fiyapo ongudu yo LPM. Omuwiliki wongudu yo papolitika yo Landless People’s Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, okwe shi yelifa kutya ongudu yaye ina ili nyengifwa ku Henny Seibeb oshoyo hamushanga , Edson Isaacks , ovo va fiyapo ongudu. Mo mukanda oo wa tu minwa oikundaneki onghela, Swartbooi okwa po pyamo kutya, ongudu oili ya hafela elikumo loilyo ivali oku dja meumbo lomutumba wo pashiwana oshoyo mo ngudu mwoovene. Pefimbo ondjo nghundana yetu ya mona yoo […] todayJune 6, 2024 3 3
insert_link Namibia Dual Resignations Shake Landless People’s Movement Ahead of Elections The Landless People’s Movement faced turmoil as deputy leader Henny Seibeb and MP Edson Isaaks resigned from the party and parliament. Seibeb's departure follows reports of a serious rift with LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi, with speculation that his resignation is linked to his removal as chief whip. This dual resignation has created uncertainty within the LPM just five months before national elections. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas. In the […] todayJune 6, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement Responds to Resignations with ‘Irreversible Joy’ The Landless People's Movement has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaak from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, mentioned that the party had not received any formal communication regarding these resignations. Despite the lack of formal notice, Simataa stated that the LPM "will, however, accept what the party calls 'street […] todayJune 6, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia LPM calls departures of Seibeb and Isaacks “street resignation” By Maggie Forceledo Paz The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaacks from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, said that the party acknowledged receiving no formal communication regarding the resignations. Despite this, Simataa stated the LPM "will however accept what the party calls 'street resignation' […] todayJune 5, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia IPPR’s Graham Hopwood weighs in on Mines and Energy Minister’s Denial of Corruption Allegations Regarding Petroleum Licenses Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo dismissed allegations of corruptly awarding petroleum licenses in the oil and gas sector to a friend during a parliamentary session on Tuesday. The accusations surfaced following a question posed by Henny Seibeb, a Member of Parliament representing the Landless People's Movement, regarding corruption. Alweendo acknowledged similar accusations circulating on social media platforms. Graham Hopwood, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, provides […] todayMarch 13, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Internal Strife Threatens Unity of Landless People’s Movement Ahead of National Election The president of the Landless People's Movement, Bernadus Swartbooi, and his deputy, Henny Seibeb, reportedly have not communicated for over eight months, raising concerns about the party's cohesion leading up to the national election in November. Swartbooi and Seibeb, who co-founded the LPM in 2017, initially formed the party as a movement advocating social justice and equality. However, recent disagreements between the two leaders have led some party insiders to […] todayMarch 11, 2024 14
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