1,000 polling officials are receiving training at Katima Mulilo as part of the preparations for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections. The officials, drawn from the region’s eight constituencies, are being taken through all the voting processes, including handling, filling, and processing of voter cards and vote counting. ECN Electoral Officer for Zambezi Region, […]
Residents of Khorixas in the Kunene Region have expressed that they do not want to be remembered only when it’s election time or on matters that have to do with elections. Residents say their voices are only sought during elections, where officials flock to the town to hear their needs, only to return after five […]
Stampriet residents have expressed mixed feelings about the upcoming elections, with some intending to vote while others may choose to abstain from voting. Stampriet is a village in the Hardap Region, located east of Mariental. Uncertainty looms over Stampriet as the upcoming elections approach. Residents abstaining from elections point to ongoing challenges with service delivery […]
About 400 election officials from the Tsumkwe and Grootfontein clusters are receiving training. The training coincided with the issuing of duplicate voter cards for Grootfontein and Tsumkwe constituencies. On election day next week, the Grootfontein constituency will have 10 mobile stations and 16 fixed polling stations. The region has over 107,000 eligible voters from all […]
The Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia (ACCN) brought together churches from various denominations for a national prayer focused on peaceful elections and the blessing of rain. The prayers sought divine guidance for political leaders, peace, and prosperity for all citizens. They also prayed for the protection of the electoral process, hoping that all citizens […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is inviting the public to avail vehicles for use in elections. Omusati ECN’s Electoral Officer, Elizabeth Shiningayamwe, says the vehicles should be double or single pickups and not older than ten years. Among others, vehicles should be roadworthy, with no stickers, slogans, political party messages, or religious or business […]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has pledged to implement free education, provide basic income grants for the unemployed, and promote equal wealth distribution if the party wins the upcoming elections. The UDF has taken its election campaign to the Okombahe settlement in the Dâures Constituency of the Erongo Region, a stronghold for the party. During […]
The President of Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Iitula, has urged the electorate to carefully consider their future and their true desires before casting their votes. Dr. Iitula made these remarks during the launch of the “Go Out and Vote” campaign at Walvis Bay over the weekend, where a crowd of IPC members gathered […]
President Nangolo Mbumba emphasised that if re-elected, the Swapo Party will prioritise economic development. Dr. Mbumba spoke at a rally in Mupini Village, Kavango West Region, asserting the party’s commitment to enhancing citizens’ living standards through improvements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Despite being a relatively young region, Mbumba highlighted the significant progress […]
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) President Dr. Utjiua Muinjangue stated that the party did not register a presidential candidate for the upcoming election because they recognise their limited chances of success. Muinjangue made these remarks during the party’s star rally in Okakarara. Addressing NUDO members and supporters at the rally, Muinjangue explained that the decision not […]
