The Namibian Police has assured the public that stringent security measures will be in place for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections. Speaking at the arrival of the ballot papers from South Africa, Commissioner Petrus Swartz emphasised that security personnel have maintained an unbroken chain of oversight, escorting the ballots from their departure to […]
Some political party representatives who accompanied the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to Johannesburg to observe the printing of ballot papers for the upcoming November elections have voiced concerns over the transparency of the process. The nbc News team spoke to various party delegates who bemoaned the alleged restricted access to critical stages of ballot […]
Over three million ballot papers for the 27 November Presidential and National Assembly Elections arrived at the Hosea Kutako International Airport today. The ballot papers were printed in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the presence of political party representatives and Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials. The ECN says the procurement process for ballot papers was […]
As the elections draw closer, the national broadcaster has been training its staff members to be ready for election coverage. The Director General of the public broadcaster Stanley Similo emphasised the organisation’s commitment to credibility and reliability report on the elections, highlighting nbc’s standing as a “validation point” for accurate information. “Every 5 years we […]
Concerns about the potential postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly Elections have emerged because of alleged electoral uncertainty, particularly surrounding the controversy over the ballot printing tender and the integrity of the process. IPPR’s Executive Director Graham Hopwood also touched on the issue, noting that Namibia is vulnerable to ballot box stuffing. “If you […]
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has raised concern about the transparency and credibility of the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) handling of the emergency procurement tender for printing ballot papers for the upcoming elections. However, the ECN says that the procurement process for the ballot papers was conducted in strict adherence to the […]
At the United People’s Movement’s (UPM) manifesto launch by Jan van Wyk, it became clear that the party was divided into two, with each faction claiming to be in charge. Despite a court order to reinstate expelled members of one of the factions, Van Wyk went ahead and launched the party manifesto. A leader and […]
The United Peoples Movement (UPM) announced that the party is committed to identifying and appointing God-fearing leaders who prioritise the interests of the Namibian people. One of the cornerstones of UPM is the reintroduction of Bible studies in schools and the integration of biblical principles as a foundational element in Namibian households and communities. The […]
The Swapo Party invited technocrats from various key industries in the country to engage with the public on the party’s manifesto. The party held a public discussion on its election manifesto in Windhoek. The Swapo Party, in line with its manifesto, says it will pump N$85.7 billion into the country’s economy over a five-year period […]
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has promised to address unemployment by allowing a business-friendly environment if elected into power. The party held a rally at Katima Mulilo on Sunday. The IPC’s president, Dr. Panduleni Itula, said for businesses to flourish and create employment, taxes need to be lowered, adding that the current rates prevent […]
