insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Rejects IPC Court Bid as Lacking Evidence The Electoral Commission has dismissed the Independent Patriots for Change's court application, calling it "vague and embarrassing." ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua argues the case lacks the evidence required to overturn an election under section 115 of the Electoral Act. Meanwhile, the IPC seeks to nullify the entire elections, with LPM pushing to validate only votes from 27 November. Offering comment is Graham Hopwood: he is the Executive Director at […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Concludes Inspection of National Assembly Voting Materials The Electoral Commission has announced the successful completion of a two-day inspection of voting materials from last month’s National Assembly election. The inspection, mandated by the Electoral Court, followed an agreement between the ECN and the applicants, the IPC and LPM. ECN Commissioner Pius Iikwambi: today20 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network Calls for Accountability After Election Irregularities On behalf of The Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network, Mahongora Kavihuha, has expressed concern over serious electoral irregularities in the November elections. The network, representing over 1,150 organizations, highlighted issues such as lack of transparency from the Electoral Commission of delays, and voting station mismanagement. NamNet has called for immediate accountability, including the resignation of the ECN or its removal by the President, and the establishment of a Commission […] today16 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Opens Nominations for Guinas Constituency By-Election Until December 21st The Electoral Commision has announced that nominations for the Guinas Constituency by-election in Oshikoto Region are open until December 21 this year. Political parties and independent candidates must submit their nominations online or in person. ECN's De Wet Siluka expands: Meanwhile in other election-related news: The Landless People's Movement SG told One Africa TV News journalist Josia Shigweda that they have received approval to inspect the electoral materials this […] today13 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 High Court receives urgent file by LPM against ECN The Landless People’s Movement has filed an urgent application in the High Court against the Electoral Commission, seeking access to electoral materials from the 2024 National Assembly Elections. The legal action aims to obtain detailed election data and ensure transparency in the electoral process. WIlliam Minnie from LPM: today12 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Erastus Utoni Urges Citizens To Celebrate Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory The Urban and Rural Development minister, Erastus Uutoni ,urged the nation to celebrate the victory of the President Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during last week's election. He was speaking at Ongwediva on Wednesday. today5 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Ambassador Dunaiski Comments on Opposition’s Criticism of Election Process Ambassador Pius Dunaiski discussed the criticism from opposition parties, who accuse the Electoral Commission of severe mismanagement during last week's Presidential and National Assembly elections. Dunaiski warned that it would be a challenging case for the courts to resolve. today5 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 African Union and Global Leaders Applaud Nandi-Ndaitwah Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president, securing 57% of the vote in the recent elections. Her victory, praised by African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, coincides with significant political changes. Lukato Lukato is the leader of the National Democratic Party. He has secured a seat in parliament. He has pledged to serve all citizens and focus on key issues such […] today5 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 IPC Calls for Citizen Action to Expose Election Irregularities The Independent Patriots for Change is urging citizens to document any irregularities they witness during the 2024 elections, sharing evidence with the party to help restore the integrity of Namibia's democracy. In a statement, IPC highlighted multiple issues, including the unreported total number of ballots cast and the fact that only 160,000 votes have been counted so far. The party claims that thousands of ballots remain locked away as polling […] today4 December, 2024
