Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)

IPC’s leader Itula loses Supreme Court election case

By: Junior Mutaleni In a decisive verdict delivered this morning, the Supreme Court dismissed the legal challenge Dr Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) brought against the President and other respondents. The case, stemming from the 2024 presidential election, saw Itula, the IPC’s candidate, contesting the victory of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party. Presiding Judge Justice, Chief Justice Peter Shivute declared the election […]

28 February, 2025 106

Nam Elections 2024

LPM disputes lawfulness of extended elections

https://youtu.be/zwvqkBbhWf0 By: Ellen Shihepo In today’s Supreme Court session in the case of IPC versus ECN, LPM’s legal representative said the defendants' lawyers failed to prove where the constitution grants the president the power to extend voting. This comes after President Nangolo Mbumba was challenged by opposition parties led by IPC for extending the November 27th presidential and national assembly elections by three extra days due to challenges such […]

10 February, 2025 153

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IPC’s case challenge to await Supreme Court ruling

By: Envaalde Matheus The Electoral Court has put IPC’s case on hold, challenging the National Assembly election results, pending the Supreme Court's ruling on the presidential election. The case centres on a proclamation issued by President Nangolo Mbumba, which extended the voting period for the 2024 elections beyond November 27. Political parties have welcomed the judge's decision to await the Supreme Court's guidance. PDM secretary-general Manuel Ngaringombe called the judges’ […]

20 January, 2025 23

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Legal experts explain security cost

By: Envaalde Matheus The amended Electoral Act requires anyone bringing a case to the court to pay security for costs. This financial guarantee covers legal fees if the case is unsuccessful. In the ongoing election results challenge, Swapo and President Nangolo Mbumba have asked Independent Patriots for Change(IPC) to pay N$450 000 as security for cost. Lawyer Henry Shimutwikeni explained that the security for costs is determined by the court, […]

20 January, 2025 50

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Oshiwambo

Uuleli kashishi oku kutuumba moombelewa-Itula

Omuulikwahogololwa gongundu yo Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Panduleni Itula okwati uuleli kashishi oku kuutumba moombelewa ,ihe okuya koshigwana noku uva omakemo nomashongo ngoka shega taalela Maria Namupala ota lopota

11 November, 2024 26 5 2

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Imms Nashinge Discusses IPC Activities and Community Engagement

Imms Nashinge provided an update on the ongoing activities of the Independent Patriots for Change party as they prepare for the upcoming elections. Since launching their campaign on March 21, 2022, the IPC has maintained a robust presence across various regions in Namibia, including Ohangwena, Zambezi, and Kavango. Nashinge highlighted the establishment of new branches and the recruitment of approximately 330 new members in Ohangwena and 320 in Khomas. […]

7 October, 2024 24

Namibia

Swakopmund Municipality office-bearer elections postponed

Swakopmund District Magistrate Lucia Elishi postponed the elections of the 2024 Swakopmund Municipality office-bearers on Thursday after the election process between two nominated candidates ended in a tie twice. The two candidates were current Mayor Dina Namubes of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and Matthias Henrichsen of the Swakopmund Residents’ Association. Namubes was nominated by fellow party member Petrus Shimhanda and seconded by United Democratic Front’s (UDF) David Am-!Abeb, […]

1 December, 2023 12