2024 elections

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 […]

21 February, 2025 47

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 […]

30 January, 2025 38

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.

4 December, 2024 19

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:

2 December, 2024 60

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.

2 December, 2024 24

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.

5 November, 2024 63

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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 […]

1 November, 2024 22 2

World

US VP Harris last push to voters in DC address

Kamala Harris has framed Donald Trump as a threat to democracy in a major speech in the heart of the nation's capital. On Tuesday night, the US Vice-President delivered her 'closing argument' to voters at the Ellipse, a site next to the White House where then President Trump addressed a mob of his supporters before they launched a deadly riot on Congress in an attempt to overturn the outcome […]

30 October, 2024 39

Local

Successful Conclusion Of The Procurement Process Of Ballot Papers For The 2024 Presidential And National Assembly Elections.

1. The Commission is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the procurement process of Ballot Papers for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections which was conducted in terms of section 33(3)(b) of the Public Procurement Act. 2. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, Ren-Form CC, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa emerged as the most responsive bidder in terms of the set bidding specifications and has been awarded the contract […]

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