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

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 […]

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Namibian Elections 2024

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 6

Namibian Elections 2024

/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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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 […]

November 13, 2024 23

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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.

November 13, 2024 27

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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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