Namibia deserves applause for maintaining and strengthening democracy after only 34 years of independence. The Secretary General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, says Namibia achieved this feat against the backdrop of a deteriorating state of democracy across the globe. Dr. Casas-Zamora said this during a lecture he […]
In a striking political shift, former Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Vipuakuje Muharukua, has switched allegiance to the ruling Swapo Party. Muharukua, who resigned from PDM barely three months ago, declared his support for Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in the November national elections. Muharukua joined the National Assembly in 2015 on the PDM’s ticket. During […]
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) and the Christian Democratic Voice (CDV) are challenging their deregistration by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) over their non-compliance with the Electoral Act of 2014. The ECN has since requested the withdrawal of the parties’ MPs from the National Assembly with immediate effect. In a communication to the […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the visit by the Secretary-General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, to Namibia is timely. Dr. Casas-Zamora is in the country for engagements and discussions with key stakeholders and paid a courtesy call at State House a while ago. President Mbumba says the Electoral […]
Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa reminded elected leaders to live up to the people’s expectations, saying that the electorate looks up to them for service delivery. She was speaking at a rally at Mbambazi Village in the Zambezi Region over the weekend. The rally was held in Judea Lyaboloma Constituency, where the Swapo Party […]
Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has advised residents in the Zambezi Region to acquire national documents in preparation for the upcoming presidential elections in November this year. Sophia Shaningwa said this at a Swapo rally at Kanono in the Sibbinda Constituency. She emphasised the need to acquire identification documents for those without, saying not […]
The Third Ordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is set to take place from the 24th of June to July 5, 2024, in Midrand, South Africa. This session will be held under the African Union’s theme for 2024, “Educating an Africa Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems […]
Hundreds thronged to Oshihole Village in the Omusati Region to pay their last respects to business magnate Malakia Lukas Nakuumba, who died on May 7 after a short illness. Mourners included Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, politicians, traditional leaders, businesspersons, family, and friends attended the burial of Nakuumba, who received an official funeral at the Omuthitu gwatshishele […]
The Namibian Defence Force continues to be a beacon of peace and unity and ensures security and stability in the country amidst challenges since 1990. Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi made this remark during the NDF’s 34th anniversary celebrations held at the Lieutenant Dimo Hamaambo Garrison at Grootfontein . Minister Kapofi says the […]
The Landless People’s Movement’s Bernadus Swartbooi has expressed disappointment with the National Assembly, stating that it fails to embody a democratic space rooted in values and virtues. Swartbooi questioned whether the issues debated truly reflect the serious demands of and for the people. “Look at the laws that have been made. The laws that are […]
