Tag: Namibia politics
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Itula Denies IPC Division Claims, Calls Report Misinformation
Itula Refutes Allegations of Internal Strife Panduleni Itula, the president of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), has vehemently dismissed recent reports alleging a power struggle and division within the party. In a formal response, Itula described the accusations as false, misleading, and malicious, signaling a firm stance against what he views as coordinated efforts…
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Namibia’s Parliament Divided as Call for Early Recall Sparks Debate
Background: Calls for an Early Recall The political landscape in Namibia is tense as pressure mounts from opposition leader McHenry Venaani of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) for an early recall of parliament. Venaani argues that unresolved national concerns, notably youth unemployment, require Parliament to reconvene sooner rather than later to address urgent economic and…
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Women Still Underrepresented in Namibia’s National Council
Persistent Gender Gap in Namibia’s National Council Women continue to be underrepresented in Namibia’s National Council, with only seven of the 42 members being female. Officials described the ratio as a sign that gender parity remains a distant target, even as the council enters a new term. The figures come from National Council secretary Tousy…