insert_link Namibia SWAPO Recalls Oniipa Mayor for Independent Bid The SWAPO Party has recalled Oniipa Mayor Jafet Augustus after he registered to run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming elections. In a report by Maria Namupala, Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa confirmed his removal and ex-communication from all party positions, instructing regional coordinator Armas Amukwiyu to arrange his immediate replacement. By choosing to run independently, Augustus effectively self-excommunicated under Article 6 (1)(a) of the party constitution, highlighting SWAPO’s strict […] today10 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Sankwasa Meets Ousted Katima Councillors. Just two of the seven dismissed Katima Mulilo Town Councillors attended a meeting with Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa on Wednesday. Sankwasa explained that their failure to respond to an earlier notice led to the dissolution of the council, confirmed in the 15 August Government Gazette. today21 August, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: IPC Charts Next Steps After Five-Year Milestone The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has marked its upcoming fifth anniversary with a National Executive Committee meeting focused on charting the party’s way forward. Spokesman Immanuel Nashinge confirmed that senior party structures gathered from June 27th to 28th to reflect on the IPC’s performance since its formation, particularly the lessons from last year’s national parliamentary and presidential elections. Nashinge explained that the meeting assessed legal battles faced by the […] today30 June, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Opposition Backs IPC’s Legal Action on Elections Opposition parties have endorsed the IPC's decision to contest the this year's presidential and National Assembly elections in court. The IPC has informed the Electoral Commission about its intention to file an urgent Electoral Court application. PDM secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe confirmed the move. Here's IPC's Imms Nashinge: Meanwhile...the Affirmative Repositioning Movement plans a Press Event for today at 11am. Here's AR's George Kambala: today2 December, 2024
