#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | PDM to commit 10% of GDP to agriculture for food security

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has committed to investing 10% of Namibia’s national GDP in agriculture to uplift citizens’ livelihoods and ensure food security. At a rally in Rundu, PDM President McHenry Venaani shared his vision for self-sustaining Namibia, emphasising the country’s potential in agriculture. “My government shall spend 10% of our national GDP on […]

Damara Chief |Uruhe ||Gäroeb endorses Swapo’s Nandi-Ndaitwah

Damara Chief ǂNûkhoen, also known as Gaob Justus |Uruhe ||Gäroeb, recently endorsed Vice President and Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The endorsement came during his keynote speech at the 47th annual Damara Festival held at Okombahe settlement, where residents, various ǂNûkhoen sub-tribes, and the Namibian Correctional Service brass band brought energy to the celebrations with […]

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | Swapo Party to prioritise agriculture, mining, tourism in Kavango West

Swapo’s Vice President and presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, announced that the party would prioritise the agriculture, mining, and tourism sectors in Kavango West Region at a rally in Nkurenkuru. Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that a new lodge will soon be developed in Mangetti National Park, creating jobs and boosting tourism in the area. “A lodge to attract […]

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | ECN ready for special voting on 13 November

Registered Namibian voters abroad and certain groups within the country will vote at Namibian diplomatic missions and designated polling stations this Wednesday, November 13. This special voting accommodates uniformed personnel, including the Namibian Police, Namibia Correctional Service, Namibia Defence Force, and seagoing personnel. Dr. Elsie Nghikembua, ECN Chairperson, outlined the commission’s readiness, confirming 2,159 registered […]

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | ECN, party agents verify ||Kharas election materials

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) and party agents in the ||Kharas Region carried out inspections and verifications of sensitive election materials for upcoming special voting in the national and presidential elections. The sensitive materials, including ballot papers, arrived from Windhoek last Friday and were safeguarded at the Keetmanshoop Police Station before being dispatched to […]

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | ECN warns against misinformation

The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) De Wet Siluka has warned the public to refrain from spreading false information in relation to the elections. Siluka emphasised the importance of verification of information from ECN before sharing it. There has been information circulating on social media about recruitment, which Siluka said could create unnecessary confusion and […]