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Nam Elections 2024

Supreme Court to Rule on Disputed 2024 Presidential Election

The nation awaits the Supreme Court’s verdict on last year’s contested presidential election results. The Independent Patriots for Change and the Landless People’s Movement have challenged the outcome, alleging irregularities in the November election won by Swapo candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. According to a report compiled by Envaalde Mathues and Willem Snyman from NewsOnOne on One Africa TV, the ruling is expected on February 28th.

26 February, 2025 90

Nam Elections 2024

LPM Officially Joins IPC Election Court Battle

The Electoral Court has ruled that the Landless People’s Movement can join the Independent Patriots for Change in its legal bid to challenge the 2024 National Assembly election. Judges ruled in favor after no opposition was raised against LPM’s application to co-apply in the case. LPM's Lifalaza Robert-Prince Simataa: In the same sitting, Simataa raised this serious concern:

24 February, 2025 32

Interview Transcripts

Interview: LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Criticizes SEOM Report’s Impact

The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has raised concerns about the effectiveness and impact of observer mission reports, particularly those conducted by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM). According to LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa, such reports often lack enforcement mechanisms and fail to hold electoral bodies accountable for discrepancies in elections. Simataa expressed skepticism regarding the weight these reports carry beyond their written mandates, arguing that governing bodies […]

17 February, 2025 26

Nam Elections 2024

LPM Questions Credibility of SADC Observer Mission Reports

The Landless People's Movement has questioned the effectiveness of observer mission reports, arguing that they lack enforcement and fail to ensure electoral integrity. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa specifically criticized the SADC Electoral Observation Mission report on Zimbabwe, highlighting contradictions between the report's findings and official endorsements by regional leaders. In its 29 November 2024 preliminary report, SEOM says it will provide further analysis in its final report, including recommendations for […]

17 February, 2025 49

Namibia

Land Expropriation Without Compensation Proposed in Parliament

A heated debate is expected in the National Assembly as LPM's Utaara Mootu tabled a motion calling for the expropriation of land from foreign absentee landlords without compensation. Mootu argues that the current resettlement policy benefits the wealthy elite, leaving many landless Namibians without access to agricultural land. The motion challenges Article 16 of the Namibian Constitution, which protects property rights, and has sparked strong reactions from various political factions. […]

14 February, 2025 39

Namibia

Skrywer Demands Independent Probe Into Namdia Heist

LPM member and City of Windhoek Councilor Ivan Skrywer has called for an independent investigation into the Namdia robbery, criticizing the police and security agencies for their handling of the case. He questioned why neither the Police or Namdia have held press conferences, pointing out conflicting reports about the suspects and a lack of transparency. Skrywer also cited former Inspector General Ret. Gen. Sebastian Ndeitunga’s claims that government officials may […]

29 January, 2025 29

Namibia

LPM Fires Back at Shaningwa, Calls Her a “Drama Queen”

The Landless People’s Movement has responded sharply to Swapo Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa’s criticism of their court application, dismissing it as a "wild fishing expedition." In a replying affidavit, Shaningwa downplayed LPM’s claims that last year’s elections were fraudulent, stating there was no evidence to support the allegations. LPM's Skrywer dismissed Shaningwa, calling her a "wannabe relevant drama queen," and argued she shouldn’t be taken seriously.

10 January, 2025 32

Nam Elections 2024

ECN Rejects IPC Court Bid as Lacking Evidence

The Electoral Commission has dismissed the Independent Patriots for Change's court application, calling it "vague and embarrassing." ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua argues the case lacks the evidence required to overturn an election under section 115 of the Electoral Act. Meanwhile, the IPC seeks to nullify the entire elections, with LPM pushing to validate only votes from 27 November. Offering comment is Graham Hopwood: he is the Executive Director at […]

8 January, 2025 39

Oshiwambo

Ovamwainafana tava kafiyafanapo moku kondjela oshipundi shou councillor moshikandjo hoololo sha Guinas

Omudongokononi woikwapolitika moshilongo Ndumba Kamwanyah okwa tongomona ekufombinga lefiyafano pokati kovamwainafana tava kondjele oshipundi shou councillor moshikandjo hoololo sha Guinas, shili efano liwa olo taluulike oudemocry neudeko latova mokati koshiwana. Eshi osha landula eshi ovamwainafana Moses Khumub na Fransiskus Khumub, veli meengudu dayooloka dopapolitika tava kakufa ombinga mekondjelo loshipundi shou Concillor moshikandjo hoololo omo. Moikonga yaye yokuudifako oshiwana shimuhoolole ota popi kutya ngenge okwa hoololwa otaka etapo elunduluko mokuhanganifa oshiwana, […]

7 January, 2025 18