Nam Elections 2024

Nam Elections 2024

Ekandjo Slams Swapo VP Freeze as Unconstitutional

Swapo veteran Jerry Ekandjo has condemned the party's central committee decision to suspend the vice president position until 2027, calling it unconstitutional. Speaking to One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Josia Shiwedha, Ekandjo criticized the move, which comes after the committee endorsed Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole presidential candidate for the upcoming extraordinary congress on Thursday. Last night's bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 you are free to […]

March 4, 2025 57

Nam Elections 2024

Itula Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling but Questions ECN’s Interpretation

Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula says the party accepts the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the bid to nullify last year’s presidential and parliamentary elections. However, speaking to local media, Itula emphasized that while they respect the ruling, they do not necessarily agree with the Electoral Commission interpretation of the law. He urged supporters to move forward and called for a critical review of country's electoral laws.

March 4, 2025 21

Nam Elections 2024

IPC Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling on Election Extension

In this report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Eric Mhunduru, the Independent Patriots for Change has accepted the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Electoral Commission of Namibia and President Nangolo Mbumba’s move to extend voting days for the November 2024 elections. IPC President, Dr. Panduleni Itula, expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that while the party feels aggrieved as a democratic institution, it will respect the rule of law like […]

March 1, 2025 53

Nam Elections 2024

Supreme Court to Rule on Disputed 2024 Presidential Election

The nation awaits the Supreme Court’s verdict on last year’s contested presidential election results. The Independent Patriots for Change and the Landless People’s Movement have challenged the outcome, alleging irregularities in the November election won by Swapo candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. According to a report compiled by Envaalde Mathues and Willem Snyman from NewsOnOne on One Africa TV, the ruling is expected on February 28th.

February 26, 2025 79

Nam Elections 2024

LPM Officially Joins IPC Election Court Battle

The Electoral Court has ruled that the Landless People’s Movement can join the Independent Patriots for Change in its legal bid to challenge the 2024 National Assembly election. Judges ruled in favor after no opposition was raised against LPM’s application to co-apply in the case. LPM's Lifalaza Robert-Prince Simataa: In the same sitting, Simataa raised this serious concern:

February 24, 2025 26

Interview Transcripts

Interview: LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Criticizes SEOM Report’s Impact

The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has raised concerns about the effectiveness and impact of observer mission reports, particularly those conducted by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM). According to LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa, such reports often lack enforcement mechanisms and fail to hold electoral bodies accountable for discrepancies in elections. Simataa expressed skepticism regarding the weight these reports carry beyond their written mandates, arguing that governing bodies […]

February 17, 2025 21

Nam Elections 2024

LPM Questions Credibility of SADC Observer Mission Reports

The Landless People's Movement has questioned the effectiveness of observer mission reports, arguing that they lack enforcement and fail to ensure electoral integrity. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa specifically criticized the SADC Electoral Observation Mission report on Zimbabwe, highlighting contradictions between the report's findings and official endorsements by regional leaders. In its 29 November 2024 preliminary report, SEOM says it will provide further analysis in its final report, including recommendations for […]

February 17, 2025 42

Nam Elections 2024

LPM disputes lawfulness of extended elections

https://youtu.be/zwvqkBbhWf0 By: Ellen Shihepo In today’s Supreme Court session in the case of IPC versus ECN, LPM’s legal representative said the defendants' lawyers failed to prove where the constitution grants the president the power to extend voting. This comes after President Nangolo Mbumba was challenged by opposition parties led by IPC for extending the November 27th presidential and national assembly elections by three extra days due to challenges such […]

February 10, 2025 130

Nam Elections 2024

PM’s Office Issues Directive on Public Servants Running in Elections

From the Office of the Prime Minister, secretary George Simataa has issued a directive for public servants running in elections to comply with the Public Service Act of 1995 and the Electoral Amendment Act of 2024. The circular states that candidates must take leave during the election period and will be deemed to have resigned if elected. It also directs ministries and agencies to recover any overpayments from staff, either […]

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