insert_link Namibia IPPR: 2024 Elections show politics growing more competitive (Photo by IPPR/Facebook) The latest post-election analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has revealed that Namibia’s political landscape is becoming increasingly competitive. The report, Fraying Dominance, Fragmented Opposition: Inside the Numbers of the 2024 Election, expands on changes in voter behaviour and party strongholds. Using constituency-level data, the paper traces three trends: urban centres are turning into political battlegrounds, the South is consolidating as opposition territory, […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Researcher says Swapo, PDM Led Media Coverage in last national Elections Lead researcher Christie Keulder says Swapo and the Popular Democratic Movement received the most media attention during the 2024 presidential and national assembly elections. He made the remarks at the launch of the last year’s Media and Elections Monitoring Reports in Windhoek. The report was filed by NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha. today26 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Media Ombudsman Warns of Rising Misinformation in Elections The Media Ombudsman, Christie Keulder, has raised concerns over the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation in the country’s electoral process. Speaking at the Media Monitoring Report on the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections in Windhoek, Keulder stressed that Namibia is already experiencing the impact of false information campaigns. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for […] today21 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia Fact Check, Africa Check discuss future of election monitoring Namibia Fact Check, in collaboration with Africa Check, held an election fact-checking coalition review conference in Windhoek on Wednesday. The purpose of the conference was to assess their efforts in combating misinformation and disinformation during the 2024 Presidential elections. Frederico Links from Namibia Fact Check stressed the importance of evaluating the coalition's response and discussing future strategies. He noted that as the elections approach, it […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Opposition Leaders Boycott Election Results Announcement As Swapo’s Majority Shrinks The Swapo Party retained its majority in the National Assembly with 51 seats, a decline from 63 in 2019. The Independent Patriots for Change surged to 20 seats, marking significant gains. Opposition leaders boycotted the election results announcement, except Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda, who accused the Electoral Commission of election theft. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Party secured one seat, with its leader Lukato Lukato entering parliament. today4 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Chair Responds to Opposition’s Legal Challenge Plans Electoral Commission board chairperson Elsie Nghikembua addressed the opposition's concerns on Sunday, stating that the commission will respond to the pushback from opposition parties at the appropriate time. This came after Independent Patriots for Change president Panduleni Itula announced the party's intention to pursue legal action regarding the outcome of the 2024 elections, regardless of IPC's victory. Here's UDF's Mabasen /Narib: today2 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa In S.A, MK Party Celebrates First Anniversary To S.A now, where the MK Party, founded by former president Jacob Zuma, marked its first anniversary in Ekurhuleni. During the 2024 general elections, the party campaigned as the official opposition. Secretary-general Floyd Shivambu expressed confidence in securing a two-thirds majority in the 2026 local government elections and emphasized the party’s commitment to uniting progressive forces. today2 December, 2024
insert_link World It’s Election Day in the United States It's Election Day in the United States…the final day on which Americans can vote in the race for the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up her campaign in Pennsylvania, flanked by Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga. Donald Trump addressed supporters at his final rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan. From Washington, Simon Marks reports. today5 November, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Ongudu yomangeli mo Botswana, (BDP) oili pokati koshilaleko nomukonda shokudjako koshipundi Ongudu yo mangeli mo Botswana, Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) oyo ili meweliko loPresident Mokgweetsi Masisi, okuniwe elikwato pomutima ikale yakanifa eenghono doku kwatela komesho oshilongo okushitalela moidjemo yopetameko oyo yapitifwamo fiyo opapa. Ongudu yomangeli (BDP), oya kala koshipundi oule womido 58 dadjako nopefimbo eli oya talika yataalela omashongo manene ekondjifo longudu yo Umbrella for Democratic Change ( UDC) osho ina shimonika nale mondjokonona yomahoololo oshilongo. Oo eli candidate yongudu yo UDC, Duma […] today1 November, 2024
