The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says no political party campaigns will be allowed near polling stations. Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer Victoria Amutenya therefore called on all voters not to wear party colours when going to cast their votes. Section 178 of the Electoral Act does not allow political party campaigns near polling stations, stipulating […]
The president of the Popular Democratic Movement has sent out a clarion call to especially the youth to wake up early and cast their votes on November 27. He called on the youth to go and vote for economic liberation and bring change to Namibia’s economy. Venaani made these remarks at his party rally at […]
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) will bring changes and transformation if voted to power and envisions implementing a robust socio-economic framework that promotes inclusive growth and development and empowers citizens. LPM held a community engagement at Oniipa in the Oshikoto Region. Referring to itself as the only vehicle ready to change Namibia for the better, […]
As political campaigns reach their peak in the Kunene Region, President Nangolo Mbumba said the Swapo Party-led government remains committed to improving the residents’ living standards by focusing on improved infrastructure, education, healthcare facilities, and economic opportunities. He said this when he addressed supporters at Outjo. President Mbumba said development is evident at Outjo, where […]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has promised to renegotiate all mining deals as soon as it becomes the governing party. Speaking at its rally in Swakopmund, UDF’s President Hendrik Gaobaeb said the party will ensure that people benefit directly from the natural resources. Gaobaeb said Namibia has enough resources to cater for the needs of […]
Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, says the nation must not be misinformed that there is no development taking place in the Otjozondjupa Region. Nandi-Ndaitwah made this cautionary statement during the party’s star rally at Otjiwarongo when she highlighted the successes in the health sector in the region, which boasts 72 health facilities, including five […]
Political parties that attended a stakeholders event organised by the Electoral Commission of Namibia have called for thorough training of polling officials on the importance of handling election material. They complained about polling officials, whom they accused of negligence. The meeting with the ECN was attended by the ADM, APP, PDM, LPM, and the Swapo […]
The Presidency has reminded the public that November 27th is a public holiday. This announcement comes in response to inquiries from the public regarding whether voting day is a public holiday. “In accordance with the powers vested in the President by Section 1(3) of the Public Holidays Act, 1990 (Act No. 26 of 1990), H.E. […]
The production and printing of the final ballot papers for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections has commenced in Johannesburg, South Africa. This follows the verification and sign-off of the designed sample ballot papers by 18 political parties. In a statement, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says the three political parties that opted to […]
The Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) had its first Election Task Force meeting with political parties participating in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections. The NBC, through its Director General, Stanley Similo, informed the political parties about free and equal airtime allocation, the NBC’s code of conduct for elections, and other issues relating to elections. […]
