The Electoral Commission of Namibia has commended Namibians for participating in this year’s elections peacefully and in numbers, which affirms the country’s democratic maturity. Speaking on the Inside the Chambers programme, ECN Spokesperson De Wet Siluka acknowledged administrative and logistical hurdles but emphasized the Commission’s swift actions to prioritize the electorate’s interests. “As a nation, […]
Residents of the Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein constituencies in the Otjozondjupa Region can expect to vote for their new constituency councillors in separate by-elections before June 2025. This is due to the announcement that their current constituency councillors—Elder Filipe of Grootfontein and Marlayn Mbakera of the Otjiwarongo Constituency—are on the new list of members of parliament, […]
The delegation of the European Union, along with EU member states, has congratulated President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and all newly elected members of the National Assembly. In a statement, the EU praised the people of Namibia for their remarkable commitment to democracy, noting their resilience and peaceful participation throughout the electoral process. The EU and its […]
The votes scored by all presidential candidates of the various political parties vary, with two top candidates outperforming their party candidates by wide margins of above 40,000. One candidate among the top five has been outperformed by his party by 52,000 votes. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) released the final results on Tuesday night, […]
It was business as usual in the streets of Windhoek following the final announcement of the Presidential and National Assembly election results last night. While some were aware that the results would be announced, others were caught by surprise when the final outcome was revealed. In Katutura, residents expressed mixed emotions. Some were pleased with […]
The National Democratic Party of Martin Lukato has secured a seat in the National Assembly. Lukato’s party has outperformed much larger parties that have failed to secure a single seat. nbc News engaged Dr. Kudumo on his thoughts about the NDP.
The seat allocation for the incoming National Assembly will bring changes to the dynamics in the August House. Public Policy Analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo says the debate, including the issues in the National Assembly, will be different, and the calibre of parliamentarians in terms of articulating will be something to look out for. 96 people […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged Namibians to provide President-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah with the necessary support to enable her to assume successfully, the duties of Head of State next year. Dr. Mbumba delivered a statement to the nation following the conclusion of the Presidential and National Assembly elections. “Namibians in their majority wrote a new chapter […]
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pledged to fulfil her campaign promises following her decisive victory in the 2024 presidential election, securing 638,560 votes. Speaking at the Election Commission of Namibia’s results centre on Tuesday, she reaffirmed her commitment to the Namibian people. “Our promises are not just words but a mandate for action,” she said. Nandi-Ndaitwah […]
A prominent Namibian advocate, Albert Boesak, has added his voice to the heated debate surrounding Namibia’s 2024 national elections, emphasising the president’s constitutional authority to make emergency proclamations, including those related to elections. Boesak, however, noted that the legality of such a proclamation, especially in the context of extending voting days, hinges on the legal […]
