The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has reviewed its initial decision to de-register the Christian Democratic Voice (CDV) as a political party, following an urgent application in the Windhoek High Court. The ECN, appearing before Judge Shafimana Ueitele, sought an order declaring its own decision null and void. The ECN said it deregistered the Christian […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has urged potential presidential candidates and members of the National Assembly to acquaint themselves with the prerequisites for a position on November’s ballot, with registration closing in five days. More than 1.4 million registered voters will vote in the watershed elections on November 27, 2024, to pick a new […]
The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) has joined other political parties in condemning the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) decision to appoint a company that would be entrusted to print ballot papers for the November national elections. RDP’s President Mike Kavekotora criticised the ECN, stating that the elections were not a surprise to warrant […]
President Nangolo Mbumba signed the Electoral Amendment Bill into law, which modifies the existing Electoral Act of 2014. Announced in the Government Gazette, the new law permits remunerated public servants and members of regional and local councils to be nominated as candidates for National Assembly elections. Key provisions of the Act include allowing public service […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) met with political parties, faith-based organisations, and other stakeholders in ||Kharas Region on issues related to the electoral process. The engagement took place at Keetmanshoop. The engagement covered the conduct of political parties, polling and collation venues, special voting, transportation of election material, number of political agents allowed in […]
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has officially unveiled its final list of candidates for the National Assembly elections, revealing a mix of presidential nominations. While some prominent figures have secured favourable positions, others have been relegated down the list. The top 12 names from PDM’s parliamentary list include McHenry Venaani, Winnie Moongo, Ricky Vries, Rosa […]
The Popular Democratic Movement’s president, McHenry Venaani, said if elected as the country’s president, his administration will offer in-service training to young people to be able to get jobs faster. Venaani made this promise at a rally at the John Ya Otto stadium in the capital on Sunday. Venaani said that for too long, youth […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has decided to cancel the open international bidding process for printing ballot papers for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The ECN says the decision to cancel the bidding process was arrived at on Monday. It says it considers this step to be in the best interest of […]
The Executive Chairperson of the Alliance of Christian Churches, Dolly Nengushe, said that while the church cannot endorse any political party, it has a duty to act as a moral compass for society. To assist church members in making informed decisions based on biblical principles, a Biblical voter’s guide has been created. Nengushe made these […]
Swapo Party’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has promised that she will ensure that those elected into leadership positions deliver. In no uncertain terms, Nandi-Ndaitwah also stressed that only the public can fire her, and she will call a spade a spade before it happens. Nandi-Ndaitwah made this reassurance at the party’s rally held at Oshakati. […]
