Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana

Also known as: Dr. Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana · Dr. Ithana · Former minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana

Retired SWAPO politician who chaired the committee that drafted Namibia's Constitution before independence in 1990.

2022-09-162026-11-04

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October 2026
13 OctThe Namibian
former minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana cautioned young Namibian women against marriages of convenience with foreign nationals
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“In 2015, former minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana cautioned young Namibian women against entering into marriages of convenience with foreign nationals.”
Oshana woman arrested for triple marriage
August 2026
7 AugWindhoek Observer
Former minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana credited Geingob with leading the committee that drafted Namibia's Constitution
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“Former minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana said constitutionalism remained the governance principle that best defined Geingob, crediting him with leading the committee that drafted Namibia's Constitution.”
Legacy belongs to the next generation
5 AugWindhoek Observer
Minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana said constitutionalism was the governance principle that best defined Geingob
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“Former political opponent and minister of home affairs and immigration Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana said constitutionalism was the governance principle that best defined Geingob, highlighting his role as chairperson of the committee that drafted Namibia's Constitution.”
Geingob legacy must go beyond remembrance
4 AugThe Namibian
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana says members should remain guided by the organisation's founding documents
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“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 coordinators
4 AugNew 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
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“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 indaba
4 AugNew Era
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana called on party members to respect the organisation's founding principles instead of allowing public opinion to dictate internal processes
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“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 indaba
4 AugInformanté
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana described Geingob as a leader who shaped generations of SWAPO politicians and championed constitutional governance
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“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 legacy
4 AugInformanté
Dr. Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana called on scholars to carry on Geingob's legacy
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“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 Ithana
July 2026
13 JulThe Namibian
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana was allegedly swindled by unknown person posing as police officer of N$200 000
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“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$200 000
April 2026
20 AprThe Namibian
Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana questioned the legitimacy of the decision to pursue legal action against the group
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“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 Court

Sport

Former netball player honors coach Carol Garoes' legacy

The News

Annie Kalomo, a former Black Africa and national netball player, pays tribute to her former coach Carol Garoes, describing her as a strict disciplinarian who prioritized fitness and discipline while showing deep care for her players like a mother figure. Kalomo, who succeeded Garoes as Black Africa coach in 1997, credits her mentor's rigorous training methods and protective nature with building the fitness and character of her teams.

30 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 30 October

Former netball player honors coach Carol Garoes' legacy
Annie Kalomo, a former Black Africa and national netball player, pays tribute to her former coach Carol Garoes, describing her as a strict disciplinarian who prioritized fitness and discipline while showing deep care for her players like a mother figure. Kalomo, who succeeded Garoes as Black Africa coach in 1997, credits her mentor's rigorous training methods and protective nature with building the fitness and character of her teams.
30 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 October

Oshana woman arrested for three consecutive legal marriages
Police in Oshana arrested Paulina Shiiyanga (55) for allegedly entering into three legal marriages at different magistrate's courts. She appeared in Eenhana Magistrate's Court, was granted N$4,000 bail on condition she remain in the Eenhana district, but remains in custody as she cannot afford the amount; her case was postponed to 15 October for a plea.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

Young Namibians urged to sustain Geingob's governance legacy
At the inaugural Dr Hage Geingob Town Hall Conversation at the University of Namibia, speakers called on young Namibians to become custodians of late President Geingob's governance legacy by strengthening institutions, defending constitutional values, and demanding accountable leadership. The newly established Dr Hage Geingob Presidential Centre aims to preserve Geingob's ideas through research, documentation, and public dialogue.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 5 August

Geingob legacy must be preserved through documentation and institutions
At an inaugural town hall event at the University of Namibia, former Speaker Peter Katjavivi urged that the late President Hage Geingob's legacy be preserved through research, documentation, and stronger institutions rather than commemorative events alone, warning that important governance lessons risk being lost if not recorded.
5 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 4 August

Swapo Women's Council proposes monthly pay for district coordinators
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.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo Women's Council congress set for December in Katima Mulilo
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.
4 August 2026 · New Era →
Leaders reflect on Geingob's constitutionalism and nation-building legacy
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 →
Ithana credits Geingob's leadership in drafting Constitution
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 →

Monday 13 July

Fake cop swindles former home affairs minister of N$200,000
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 →

Monday 20 April

Swapo court bid to evict ex-fighters fails, sparks internal row
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 →

Friday 27 March

Namibian women's foundational role in nation-building and liberation
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 →

Wednesday 11 March

Vacant Swapo VP position poses governance risk, says veteran
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 →

Tuesday 10 February

Namibians honour legacies of Nujoma and Geingob
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 →