Electoral Commission Outlines Process for Special Voting Results Verification

Namibian Elections 2024

Electoral Commission Outlines Process for Special Voting Results Verification

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has clarified the process for managing and verifying results from the Special Voting held on November 13, 2024. Sensitive election materials from Namibian Diplomatic Missions and local polling stations will be securely stored until November 27, when they will be collated with election day results. Returning Officers will verify and validate preliminary results to ensure transparency, with corrections made before the final […]

November 18, 2024

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IPC Denies British Funding Allegations And Pledges Inclusive Governance

The Independent Patriots for Change has dismissed claims of being funded by the British government, labeling them as "Swapo propaganda." IPC general secretary Christine !Aochamus accused Swapo of spreading false narratives. Meanwhile, IPC leader Panduleni Itula stated at a Walvis Bay campaign event that, if victorious in the National Assembly elections, he would form a merit-based Cabinet inclusive of individuals from other political parties.

November 18, 2024 2

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Swapo’s Amutenya Commits to Addressing National Challenges

SWAPO's Member of the Central committee Willem Amutenya said the government will continue to identify solutions to challenges facing the country. Amutenya highlighted challenges such as Youth unemployment, hunger and lack of portable water.

November 18, 2024 5

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More Political Analysts Weigh in as Nandi-Ndaitwah Leads Early Election Results

Political analyst Raquel Andreas comments on the early results of the Special Voting Presidential and National Assembly elections, with SWAPO’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah leading with 60% of preliminary votes. Follows at IPC and AR at 27 and 6% respectively. While Nandi-Ndaitwah performed well with overseas voters. The Political Analyst highlighted the Affirmative Repositioning Movement: Rakkel Andreas had this to say pertaining to the elections for later this month: […]

November 15, 2024 13

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INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Raquel Andreas Discusses Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Early Lead and Election Trends

As Namibia awaits the final results of the Special Voting Presidential and National Assembly elections, political analyst Raquel Andreas offers valuable insights into the current trends and what they mean for the upcoming general election on November 27, 2024. Andreas predicts a fiercely competitive race between SWAPO’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), with Affirmative Repositioning (AR) likely to come in as a strong […]

November 15, 2024 5

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INTERVEIW: Ndumba Kamwanya Analyzes Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s International Lead in Early Election Results

As Namibia’s national election draws closer, political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has weighed in on the early results from the special vote, where SWAPO’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, secured a commanding 60% of the preliminary vote. Kamwanya acknowledges that while the early results offer a glimpse into the emerging trends, it is important not to read too much into them. Kamwanya points out that the special election electorate—comprised largely of […]

November 15, 2024 9

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Ndumba Kamwanya Weighs In On Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Early Lead

Here's the analysis form expert Ndumba Kamawanya on Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the SWAPO's presidential candidate, who is leading the national election with 60% of preliminary votes. Her lead is followed by IPC at 27% and AR at 6%. Nandi-Ndaitwah gained strong support from overseas voters but was surpassed by IPC’s Panduleni Itula in cities like London and Cape Town. Political Ananlyst: Ndumba Kamwanya firstly weighs in on Police votes: In […]

November 15, 2024 35

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SADC to Observe Namibia’s 2024 Elections

The Southern African Development Community has confirmed its Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27. The SEOM will oversee the elections to ensure they adhere to democratic principles of fairness, transparency, and credibility. The mission will begin its work with refresher training for observers, starting November 15, and will include key assessments of Namibia’s political and security environments, the legal framework, and […]

November 14, 2024 2

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/Khomas Leads Special Voter Turnout Amid Ballot Shortages

The Electoral Commission's Chairperson Elsie Nghikembwa reported that /Khomas recorded the highest special voter turnout yesterday, though the process faced issues like ballot shortages, long queues, and delays. The unexpectedly high turnout among security personnel contributed to the shortage. Despite these challenges, Nghikembwa noted that the voting proceeded smoothly overall.The commission's: De Wet Siluka.

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