Vote counting commenced at some polling stations. Justice Priscilla Chigumba, Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) briefed the media on the latest from polling stations. ZEC officials have managed to clear most queues by 19h00 and those still in queues were being attended to. By 18h00 voter turnout across the country was reported at […]
Polls closed in Zimbabwe’s historic elections Monday at 19h00. About 90% of polling stations opened on time, with most of the almost six million registered voters managing to cast their votes. The election was largely without any reported incidences of violence and election observers have described it as peaceful. In some rural areas concerns were […]
The Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, Justice Priscilla Chigumba says the commission is investigating two presidential candidates for misconduct. Chigumba says the electoral law prohibits any person to campaign 24 hours before voting . However, she says this was not adhered to. Depending on investigations, criminal or civil charges may be laid against the […]
The third Annual SADC Industrialisation Week is underway in Windhoek. The summit is a public-private engagement platform aimed at fostering new opportunities for intra-African trade and investment in the Southern Africa region.
Namibians have been urged to keep their diverse culture alive through cultural festivals. The call was made by Vice President, Nangolo Mbumba at the Masubia Annual Cultural Festival at Bukalo.
NamPol has recorded 11 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) over the past weekend. These range from rape, attempted murder and assault. Ten suspects were arrested of which four are police officers. NamPol believes more people are now reporting cases following last week’s incident where a police officer murdered his ex-girlfriend.
Cubans living in Namibia celebrated the 65th anniversary since late Fidel Castro led a group of revolutionaries in an attack on the Moncada military barracks.
Voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Zimbabwe went peaceful without incidences of violence or intimidation. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission says 90% of polling stations opened on time and there was a high voter turnout. Electoral observers agree, this year’s elections are not only free, but there were few incidences of violence, especially […]
Graduates from agricultural training institutions feel they are left out when it comes to access to land, although they have the skills and qualifications needed for agricultural production.
Government has been urged to implement strategies to ensure that farmers north of the veterinary cordon fence gain access to other lucrative markets, including international ones. The call was made by members of the Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) from Otjozondjupa and Omaheke at a regional conference. The two unions believe that the mere lifting […]
