insert_link Namibia Political Parties Weigh In On ECN’s Decision to Print Additional Ballot Papers Several political parties have voiced concerns about the Electoral Commission deciding to produce an additional 400,000 ballot papers for the forthcoming national elections on November 27, inclusive of 200,000 surplus ballots for both the presidential and National Assembly elections, despite having only 1.4 million registered voters. IPC's Imms Nashinge: United Democratic Fron't Mabasen /Narib also weighed in: todayNovember 4, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Institute for Public Policy Research Associate questions ballot paper printing cost Institute for Public Policy Research Associate, Frederico Links has raised concerns on Tuesday regarding the N$6.2 million allocated for printing ballot papers for Namibia's upcoming elections. todayOctober 30, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Ballot Paper Printing for Elections Progressing on Schedule Insists Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission has confirmed that the final production of ballot papers, which commenced on Tuesday in Johannesburg, is proceeding as planned. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka noted that the printing process is being closely monitored by political party representatives. todayOctober 25, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Ren-Form Threatens Legal Action Over Alleged Links to Zimbabwean Businessman Wicknell Chivayo Reports indicate that South African company Ren-Form CC has threatened legal action after being associated with controversial Zimbabwean businessman and ex-convict Wicknell Chivayo. Ren-Form, selected to print Namibia's ballot papers for the upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections, denies the accusations. Mathopo Attorneys, representing Ren-Form, labeled the claims as false, malicious, and unfounded. todayOctober 24, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia PDM calls out tender award to controversial company The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has raised concerns over the awarding of the tender for printing and producing ballot papers to Ren-Form CC, a company they claim is embroiled in corruption allegations. The party's secretary-general, Manuel Ngaringombe, voiced objections, citing the company's history of alleged irregularities in previous contracts. Ngaringombe referred to reports from last year, accusing Ren-Form CC of inflating a tender for the Suburban government by nearly 400 […] todayOctober 22, 2024 22
insert_link Local REBUTAL: FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPT CONDUCT IN THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BALLOT PAPERS TO REN-FORM CC 1. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) unequivocally refutes the malicious and baseless allegations being circulated regarding the award of the contract for the procurement of ballot papers for the November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, as announced on 17 October 2024. These allegations, intended to discredit the Commission and undermine public confidence in the electoral process, are false and misleading. Such unfounded claims are made to cast a […] todayOctober 21, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Completes Ballot Paper Procurement for Elections The Electoral Commission has successfully concluded the procurement of ballot papers for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, awarding the contract to Johannesburg-based Ren-Form CC. In a bid to ensure transparency, the Commission invited representatives from all registered political parties to observe the ballot production process, covering all related costs. This move underscores the Commission's commitment to upholding electoral integrity and its constitutional mandate. todayOctober 18, 2024 10
insert_link 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 […] todayOctober 18, 2024 9