SADC Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s 2024 Elections

SADC Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s 2024 Elections

12 November 2024, Gaborone, Botswana: In line with the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will observe Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27, 2024. The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) will oversee the pre-election phase, polling day, and post-election processes to ensure they align with democratic principles such as transparency, fairness, and credibility. The SEOM […]

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Namibia

Special voting day commences at Van Rijn Primary School in Windhoek

Today marked a bustling start to Namibia's special voting day at Van Rijn Primary School in Windhoek. According to our correspondent Envaalde Matheus, the voting center was particularly packed with voters from the police, army, and special forces, including high-profile figures like Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. Shikongo emphasized that law enforcement is committed to ensuring a peacef0ul and intimidation-free environment to support a credible and fair voting process.

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Namibia

Civil Aviation Authority Restricts Airspace for Elections

The Civil Aviation Authority has announced restricted airspace within the Windhoek Flight Information Region to ensure safety during the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections. Effective from today and from November 26th to 28th, all gliding and drone operations, including remotely piloted aircraft systems, will be restricted for private, commercial, and recreational use. The NCAA urges all aviation operators to observe these restrictions to support security measures during this […]

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