The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has pledged to fully cooperate with international and local observer missions as well as the media during the Presidential and National Assembly Elections. The Commission’s Chairperson, Dr. Elsie Nghikembua, made the commitment at a briefing to update election observers and the media on the state of preparedness for the […]
The Hardap Region’s Electoral Officer, Willem |Uirab, said preparations for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections are going smoothly in the region. |Uirab told the nbc News that, though they are well prepared, they are experiencing a shortage in vehicles. 637 polling officials are fully trained, and equipped, and wrote exams on Friday […]
In Namibia’s rural communities, where access to essential services remain limited, the upcoming elections represent a crucial opportunity to determine their future. For years, residents of Aranos have felt the weight of neglect and underdevelopment, despite the country’s visible progress in other areas. As citizens prepare to cast their votes, many are hopeful that their […]
Kunene Police Commander Commissioner James Nderura has called on political parties and members of the public to adhere to the Code of Conduct on the day of polling. Political parties and organisations are prohibited from convening or holding a public gathering of any kind; publishing, or causing or permitting the publication of, any advertisement or […]
Support for the various political parties and presidential candidates has been fluctuating in past elections. In 2014, Swapo won with 86%, while the closest opposition contender managed 9%. In that same year, nine presidential candidates contested the elections, while 16 political parties took part in the National Assembly elections, while in 2019, 11 candidates vied […]
The Body of Christ’s (BCP) President, Festus Thomas, has called on all Christians and Namibians to vote for the party, which he said will create a people-centred government capable of addressing their needs. The party was launched last year with its membership targeting Christians of all denominations and striving to take the voice of Christians […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says no other party captures the essence of Namibian society like the Swapo Party and hence called on the electorate to give his party and its presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, another five years to govern. Mbumba said the ruling party, which has governed the country since independence, will continue to deliver on […]
The Regional Electoral Officer for the Kunene Region says the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the region is ready for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections, despite challenges in reaching some remote areas. At the time of the nbc News team’s visit, the ECN officials were preparing and verifying both sensitive and […]
The electorate at Aus Settlement in the ||Kharas Region has urged any incoming government to fulfill promises made in their election manifestos. Aus residents want any incoming government to address issues that directly affect them, including housing, access to electricity and water supply, and unemployment. Some residents say they are hesitant to go and vote […]
The San communities of Epinga Village in the Omundaungilo Constituency of the Ohangwena Region are ready for elections. They said voting is their democratic right, and they would like to elect a leadership that will work on addressing their plights and alleviating poverty among their people. Epinga Village is a few kilometres from the eastern […]
