With the national elections of November 27 fast approaching, political party agents must show commitment to ensuring a smooth electoral process, free from irregularities.  The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) have both expressed their readiness to deploy agents to the polling stations. Party agents serve as electoral watchdogs, […]

21 political parties on the list have made the deadline to participate in the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Affirmative Repositioning Movement, the Landless People’s Movement, and the Republican Party of Namibia submitted their lists before the 11 o’clock deadline this morning.  ECN Chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, urged party leaders to encourage their supporters […]

All three independent candidates were not able to make the cut after the verification processes were completed. The three are Elsie Chen, Jeremiah Kaambo, and Aily Angula. The candidates have until tomorrow at 10:00 to ensure they adhere to the requirements. The nomination of an independent candidate must be supported by at least 500 registered […]

The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) missed its target of having 71% youth representation in the parliamentary list and has instead reached only 45%.   LPM announced its list of 92 candidates for the National Assembly at the electoral convention held over the weekend in Windhoek.  Its leader, Bernardus Swartbooi, explained that although the party initially […]

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) hosted an important stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region, as part of its preparations for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections.  This meeting aimed to equip local stakeholders with essential information related to the electoral process, fostering a collaborative atmosphere ahead of the crucial polls. During the […]

With the national elections fast approaching, media houses are trusted to inform and keep the public up to date with the election process and the outcome. Namibia has been consistently ranked among the top in press freedom. Namibians get updated on what is happening around the country mainly through radio and television as well as […]

The President of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP), Mike Kavekotora, has pledged to introduce a progressive inheritance tax of approximately 50% if elected to govern. He made this announcement during the launch of the party’s manifesto in Ongwediva. In its manifesto, the RDP aims to lead Namibians in consolidating their hard-won independence by […]

The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) unveiled its election manifesto in Otjinene, Omaheke Region, with a promise to create over 200,000 jobs. Despite a delayed start and windy conditions, NUDO supporters eagerly anticipated the party’s vision for Namibia. The 24-page manifesto outlines a series of commitments to the electorate, which the party describes as a […]

McHenry Venaani, President of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), has called on young Namibians to vote for his party, emphasizing the power they hold in shaping the country’s future. Speaking at a rally in Outapi, Venaani expressed his satisfaction with the large turnout of youth and urged them to take action. Addressing the 71% of […]

The Swapo Party Vice President has directed all party members and supporters to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner ahead of the national elections on November 27.  Addressing a rally at Keetmanshoop, Swapo Party’s presidential candidate reminded party members to resist all provocations, emphasising that Swapo Party, as the winning team, has nothing to gain […]