The Namibian Police has refuted the ongoing social media allegations that John Dauseb, age unknown, was killed by a Namibia Defence Force (NDF) member of the Kalahari Desert Operation. Dauseb was shot in the abdomen with a 9mm pistol during an undercover operation by on-duty Katutura police officers. In a press release, the Namibian Police […]

Incumbent President Hage Geingob whose popularity waned by 31 percentage points from the 87% he received from the electorate five years ago, has admitted that this year’s Presidential election was a tough one. The results announced by Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Chairperson Advocate Notemba Tjipueja revealed that Geingob received 464 703 (56,3%) of the […]

President Hage Geingob and governing party SWAPO have won the National Assembly and Presidential Elections, albeit with reduced margins. President Geingob received 464 703 (56,3%) of the vote while SWAPO garnered 536 861 (65,5%) of the vote and received 63 seats. In 2014 SWAPO won 715 026 (80%) and President Geingob 772 528 (87%) of […]

The Mayor of the City of Windhoek, Councillor Muesee Kazapua, on Thursday honoured Nedbank Namibia with a key to the city which, symbolised the endorsement of the Nedbank Desert Dash event. This signified the positive impact which the Nedbank Desert Dash has on Namibia – especially on the City of Windhoek and the coastal town […]

The Windhoek Magistrate’s Court Friday evening found South African lawyers Mike Helens and Dawie Joubert guilty of contravening sections of the Immigration Control Act. They have each been fined N$10 000 or 16 months in prison. The state was represented by prosecutor Cliff Lutibezi while advocate Essi Schimming-Chase appeared for the two lawyers. They appeared […]

Namibian Junior Tennis players received national colours on Thursday, ahead of the ITF/CAT u14 and u16 Southern African Individual and Team Championships that will take place from 10 to 19 January 2020 in Windhoek. A total of 120 players from 12 countries are expected to attend this event, thereby giving Namibian players ample opportunity to […]

The SADC Observers Mission (SEOM) to Namibia’s Presidential and National Assembly elections have commended the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for making sure that every Namibian was given an opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote. The ECN was also applauded for complying to the country’s electoral laws and systems in the execution of […]

Information and Communication Technology Minister Stanley Simataa says messages doing the rounds on social media about a demonstration over the delayed results is likely to threaten peace. Stanley Simataa, who was speaking during a media briefing, called on the nation to be patient as the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) carries out the verifications before […]

Some Kavango West residents say their votes should result in bringing the much-needed development to the region.

Voters in the northern regions expressed mixed feelings over the delayed final announcement of election results.