The NMT Media Foundation has officially launched reports of its study of a media monitoring project, launched during a national reflective consultation last year. The publication reveals monthly monitoring reports and thematic briefing papers, further providing a guidance note for media practitioners. Media monitoring plays a crucial role in upholding the integrity and democracy of […]
The Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), Peter Shaama, outlined the components of the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections calendar on Wednesday. According to the calendar, the electoral process entered its election phase on 16 June, with the start of ballot paper procurement, printing, and delivery. This […]
Senior citizens were the dominant demographic at the start of voting in the Kamanjab Constituency by-elections today. While voter turnout in more remote areas was hampered by inaccessible roads in flooded areas, those who turned up called for tangible development in their areas. Voters that nbc News spoke to emphasised the urgent need for job […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it has taken extra precautions to ensure a smooth and credible by-election in the Sesfontein Constituency, applying lessons learnt from last year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections that were marred by technical difficulties. Polling stations opened at seven o’clock in the morning, with more than four thousand registered […]
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Elsie Nghikembua, says the supplementary registration process is not merely a procedural step but a commitment to inclusivity and representation in the Electoral Act. While addressing voter registration officials for the upcoming by-election, Dr. Elsie Nghikembua reminded the officials that the integrity and security of the voter registration […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has said that “a loser will always be disappointed.” His remarks come as opposition candidates Dr. Panduleni Itula and Bernadus Swartbooi challenge the election outcome in the Supreme Court, citing alleged irregularities and calling for re-election. In response to the legal challenge, Mbumba’s legal team in Court documents argue that the elections […]
The Swapo Party’s Moses Khumub is the Councillor for the Guinas Constituency following Friday’s by-election, defeating the Landless People’s Movement’s Fransiskus Khumub. Moses garnered 1,407 votes to take the seat left vacant following the death of Elias Martinus. The LPM’s candidate, Fransiskus, collected 612 votes. ECN’s Returning Officer Sion Shikufinde says 22 ballot papers were […]
The voting process began smoothly at the two polling stations at Oshivelo and Ondera farms for the Guinas Constituency by-election in the Oshikoto Region this morning. At the Oshivelo Police Station polling station, voting started slow, resulting in a short queue and quick voting. Voting also kicked off well at Farm Oshivelo, also moving at […]
Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has called for a mass turnout of voters for the Guinas Constituency by-election to be held this Friday. Speaking at the campaign rally at Tsintsabis, Shaningwa expressed confidence in the party candidate Moses Khumub to continue with the development legacy left behind by the late Councillor Elia Martinu. Shaningwa […]
Various opposition political parties gathered in Windhoek ahead of the High Court hearing on the National Assembly election dispute tomorrow and expressed their support for the cases filed by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and the Landless People’s Movement (LPM). Gathered at Parliament in the conference room were about seven political parties, all sharing […]
