SWANU launches manifesto

SWANU of Namibia will prioritise unemployment, poverty, public health, education, and rural economy once elected into power. This was shared by the party’s president, Evilastus Kaaronda, during the official launch of the party manifesto and a regional conference held at Gobabis over the weekend. Kaaronda believes that with abundant natural resources, the country has the […]

Swapo Party aims to nenew mandate in upcoming election

Swapo Party Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the party seeks to renew its mandate with the Namibian people come November 27. Nandi-Ndaitwah said the party’s main aim even before independence has always been to liberate Namibians politically and economically.  Her speech was read on her behalf by the Swapo Party Central Committee and Politburo member […]

ECN conducts mock verification exercise

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is conducting a mock verification exercise of its enhanced and upgraded Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS). This exercise is a key step in the preparations for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The primary aim of this exercise is to test the real-time functionality and usability […]

Media Monitoring Report for the elections released

Media ombudsman John Nakuta has released the first Media Monitoring Report for the November 27 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The data contained in the report was obtained over thirty days spanning June 20 to July 20 and covers the pre-election period, including the election process itself and the post-election phase. According to Nakuta, the […]

ECN presents provisional voter register 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has presented its provisional voter register, following a process of verification. This process led to a decrease in the number of registered voters by 13,600 following the detection of multiple registrations. Registered voters now stand at one million, 451,444 from 1,153,916 initially recorded at the close of the General Registration […]

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024| PDM launches manifesto

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) President McHenry Venaani launched his party’s manifesto in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, on Sunday. Venaani pledged that, if elected in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections, his party would prioritize the agricultural sector in the Zambezi Region. He emphasized that PDM’s focus will be on transforming agriculture, improving education, and […]

DG Stanley Similo stresses ethical and balanced reporting for fair elections

The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, has emphasised that ethical, balanced, and accurate reporting is crucial for fair elections, stressing that the media play a vital role in democracy by providing voters with the information they need to make informed decisions. Similo was addressing the broadcaster’s management team about election-related […]