The All Peoples Party (APP) presidential candidate Ambrosius Kumbwa said if elected, his government will focus on improving the education system. Kumbwa said this at the launch of the party’s 2024 Election Manifesto at Rundu. Kumbwa stated that challenges faced by the education sector, such as insufficient classrooms and teacher housing, will be a […]
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) is opposing a proposal by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to halt the bidding process for ballot papers for the November elections and rather handpick a company to print them. This move, its leader McHenry Venaani stated, raises questions about transparency and fairness and could potentially lead to the […]
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) is currently holding their Electoral College in the Windhoek. The President of NUDO, Utjiua Muinjangue, highlighted the importance of electing leaders as they prepare themselves for November elections. Dr. Muinjangue said this process is crucial for any party, as the members who will be elected will represent the party in […]
The Executive Chairperson of the Alliance of Christian Churches, Dolly Nengushe, stressed the importance of continuous dialogue between political leaders and the electorate. During a two-day event organised by the alliance in Windhoek, four of the invited political parties engaged in discussions and presented their manifestos. Political entities that responded to the invitation were the […]
The management of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has underscored the critical role of fostering an environment where every registered voter feels empowered to exercise their right to vote. They emphasised that accurate and responsible reporting on the upcoming elections is essential to preserving the vitality of electoral democracy. The Commission remains committed to […]
As the national broadcaster, the nbc holds the critical responsibility of ensuring balanced and impartial election coverage. In light of this mandate, the Director General of the nbc, Stanley Similo, emphasised the importance of securing adequate funding and essential resources to uphold the integrity of this process and guarantee its success. Similo further highlighted the […]
In preparation for the upcoming November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) facilitated a training session for Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) journalists. The training was aimed at equipping journalists with a thorough understanding of the electoral process, empowering them with the necessary knowledge to accurately inform and educate all […]
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has confirmed its participation in the November 2024 elections after their re-registration, following a legal victory in the High Court. The High Court overturned the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) decision to deregister the party over failure to submit audited financial statements. Addressing the media today, NEFF’s second-in-command, Iipumbu […]
Swapo Party presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is ready to lead Namibia and continue the work where her predecessors left off. Nandi-Ndaitwah remarked this during a Swapo Party rally held at Outapi in the Omusati Region. People of all ages flocked to the Olufuko Centre in Outapi to hear what the Swapo presidential candidate […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has officially released the Final Voters’ Register ahead of the highly anticipated national elections set for November 2024. The announcement was made on Monday at the ECN Head Office in Windhoek. According to the ECN, 1,449,569 voters have been registered, representing 90% of the country’s eligible voting population. This […]
