The SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM) team says the election process in Namibia has been peaceful. so far The observer mission team, led by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Defence Oppah Muchinguri briefed President Hage Geingob at State House. Prior to the courtesy call, the Observer Mission met with political parties and other stakeholders.

The African Union’s (AU) Elections Observer Mission is also confident that elections will be peaceful. The team, led by the Former President of Sierra Leone, Ernst Bai Koroma, says so far all indications point to the election contest taking place in a rather friendly manner.

A discussion on political parties’ promises and election technology, that took place in Windhoek, suggests that institutions responsible for elections need to be transparent, and open enough if they are to regain the voter’s trust. Speakers at the event are of the opinion that the integrity, credibility and accuracy of the democratic processes as managed […]

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the Kavango East Region is ready to conduct tomorrow’s Presidential and National Assembly elections. This morning police officers and polling officials loaded voting materials and waited for transportation from various pick up points at Rundu.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has reiterated its readiness to ensure that the National and Presidential elections are successful. Addressing the media and election observers, ECN Chairperson Advocate Notemba Tjipuea says the elections will be held under the theme ‘Promoting Inclusive Participation’ which reflects the preparedness of the commission in carrying out its mandate.

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader has called for the appointment of an independent judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the alleged Fishrot scandal. McHenry Venaani also rejects directives given by President Hage Geingob to Dr Albert Kawana as acting Minister of Fisheries to conduct an assessment with regard to the management and make recommendations to […]

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), in strengthening their ties in content creation across various platforms, as well as an exchange of news and programmes. As Namibia and China promote bilateral ties, broadcasting media plays a crucial role in educating, informing and entertaining citizens.

The government has recognised Ombara Turimuro Hoveka as the leader of the Hoveka Traditional Authority. This announcement was made at the 52nd commemoration of Ombara Nikanor Hoveka, by the Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Derek Klazen.

Out Right Namibia (ORN) is calling on the winners of the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections to adopt laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. It says this should be done through making changes to the Labour Act and the Constitution. Out Right Namibia Director, Ricardo Mensah said this at the launch of the […]

The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) says elections process has so far been calm and peaceful. The Head of Mission, Zimbabwe’s Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri, says she has received positive reports from the 59 observers deployed in all the 14 regions.