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 […]

With elections approaching, the United Democratic Front of Namibia (UDF) launched its manifesto on Saturday in Otjiwarongo. As one of Namibia’s oldest political parties, UDF leaders highlighted practical solutions to national challenges, hoping to resonate with citizens across the country. The launch event kicked off with a town-wide drive to raise awareness, emphasizing the party’s […]

The Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, urged the youth to embrace the party’s manifesto, which includes targeted interventions aimed at addressing Namibia’s socio-economic challenges. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the youth during a “Youth in Conversation with Netumbo” session held in Keetmanshoop. The discussion covered key issues such as the role of education in nation-building, opportunities […]

The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has announced that its parliamentary list will feature 72% youth representation. This decision, according to the party’s leadership, was made at their first national convention to elevate young voices in Namibian politics. LPM Youth Leader Duminga Ndala emphasized the importance of this move: “71% of our candidates will be under […]

The Landless People’s Movement party leader, Bernardus Swartbooi, delivered a youth-centered statement this morning as he opened the party’s Electoral Convention in Windhoek. Swartbooi noted that young people now make up 71 percent of the population, and even when excluding those under voting age, they still account for 65 percent of eligible voters. He emphasized […]

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has condemned violence and intimidation among political parties as the country approaches elections.  The commission is therefore urging all political parties to engage with each other constructively and to respect difference while seeking common ground for the collective good of all. ECN has sent out a caution after an […]