Also known as: Dr. Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana · Dr. Ithana
Former Cabinet minister and retired Swapo politician who chaired the committee drafting Namibia's Constitution before independence in 1990.
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The Namibian
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana says members should remain guided by the organisation's founding documents
“Former Swapo Party Women's Council secretary Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana says members should remain guided by the organisation's founding documents as preparations for the congress take shape.”
Kahungu wants pay for Swapo district coordinatorsNew Era
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana said the SPWC congress has always taken place before the party's national congress and plays a crucial role in shaping the organisation's future
“The veteran politician said the SPWC congress has always taken place before the party's national congress and plays a crucial role in shaping the organisation's future.”
SPWC congress signals Swapo indabaNew Era
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana called on party members to respect the organisation's founding principles instead of allowing public opinion to dictate internal processes
“She called on party members to respect the organisation's founding principles instead of allowing public opinion to dictate internal processes.”
SPWC congress signals Swapo indabaInformanté
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana described Geingob as a leader who shaped generations of SWAPO politicians and championed constitutional governance
“Speaking during the event, former minister and Sam Nujoma Foundation vice chairperson Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana described Geingob as a leader who shaped generations of SWAPO politicians and championed constitutional governance.”
Speakers celebrate Geingob’s nation-building legacyInformanté
Dr. Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana called on scholars to carry on Geingob's legacy
“In conclusion, she called on scholars to carry on Geingob's legacy by implementing his ideas, adding that most of his ideas still remain in theoretical form and are yet to be implemented.”
Spread Geingob’s legacy, says IthanaThe Namibian
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana was allegedly swindled by unknown person posing as police officer of N$200 000
“An unknown person pretending to be a police officer has allegedly swindled former home affairs minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana out of N$200 000.”
Fake cop swindles Iivula-Ithana out of N$200 000The Namibian
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana questioned the legitimacy of the decision to pursue legal action against the group
“Former Swapo secretary general Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana over the weekend questioned the legitimacy of the decision to pursue legal action against the group.”
Swapo split as ‘unauthorised’ court action against ex-combatants fails in Windhoek High CourtNew Era
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana represents a generation of women who have taken up leadership roles and contributed to national decision-making
“In politics, figures such as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana represent a generation of women who have taken up leadership roles and contributed to national decision-making.”
Mavutu Conversations – Before us, there were women who built the wayNew Era
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana warned that current lack of vice president leaves party exposed to unforeseen situations
“She cautioned that the current arrangement leaves the party exposed should an unforeseen situation arise.”
Iivula-Ithana: Swapo VP void recipe for disasterNew Era
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana is vice chairperson of the Sam Nujoma Foundation
“Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana, vice chairperson of the Sam Nujoma Foundation, spoke with conviction about Nujoma's enduring influence, describing his name as a beacon of hope and a guiding light carved into Namibia's mountains, hills and hearts.”
Nujoma, Geingob legacies in focusThe Swapo Party Women's Council has proposed that its district coordinators receive monthly remuneration to strengthen local structures and support women leading campaigns. The proposal will be considered at the council's central committee meeting scheduled for December 9–11 in Katima Mulilo.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Swapo Party Women's Council has proposed that its district coordinators receive monthly remuneration to strengthen local structures and support women leading campaigns. The proposal will be considered at the council's central committee meeting scheduled for December 9–11 in Katima Mulilo.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Swapo Party Women's Council's 9th congress, scheduled for December in Katima Mulilo, will precede the ruling party's intraparty congress next year. Former Cabinet minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana said the Women's Council congress sets the tone and must be guided by party and council constitutions.
22 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia marked what would have been President Hage Geingob's 85th birthday with a Town Hall Conversation in Windhoek, where political leaders, civil society representatives, and academics celebrated his contributions to constitutionalism, unity, and inclusive governance. Former minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana and Bishop Zephania Kameeta highlighted Geingob's role in shaping SWAPO politicians and his emphasis on constitutional governance and national unity.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
Retired Swapo politician Dr. Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana spoke at a Town Hall Conversation honouring late President Hage Geingob's legacy, attributing his key role as chairperson of the committee that drafted Namibia's Constitution within three months before independence in 1990.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
An unknown person posing as a police chief inspector from Kongola in the Zambezi region allegedly defrauded former home affairs minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana of N$200,000 on 8 July while she was at home. The case is under investigation and has been forwarded to commercial crime.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo's application to evict former freedom fighters camping at its headquarters since October was struck off the High Court roll. The move has triggered internal party divisions, with former secretary general Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana questioning whether the legal action was authorised by the central committee, while deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga says the politburo made the decision.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An article reflects on women's contributions to Namibia's independence struggle, post-independence development, and cultural preservation, noting that women have shaped feminist ideas to reflect local realities and remain central to the nation's ongoing progress.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Former Swapo secretary general Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana has warned that the party's vacant vice presidency is unprecedented and leaves leadership exposed to unforeseen circumstances, while raising concerns about selective interpretation of party constitution as the party prepares for its 2027 elective congress.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Politicians, executives and community members gathered at Heroes' Acre to lay wreaths and reflect on the contributions of Founding President Sam Nujoma and former president Hage Geingob, both lost in February in consecutive years. Speakers emphasised their roles in Namibia's independence struggle and post-independence development, calling for renewed national unity and recommitment to their ideals of justice, reconciliation and inclusive governance.
10 February 2026 · New Era →