Citizen Engagement

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Namibia

Fewer Candidates, More Voters Ahead of Election Day

Citizens will head to the polls on 26 November with a smaller field of contenders than in 2020. The Electoral Commission confirmed 456 candidates representing 20 political parties and 68 independents. Despite the decline, voter registration has risen to nearly 1.5 million. Public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo. 

today13 November, 2025

Namibia

Council Pushes for Stronger Civic Education

The National Council has urged government and educational institutions to strengthen civic education to boost public participation in governance, as reported by Selma Taapopi for NewsOnOne. This follows outreach visits to the //Karas and Erongo regions, where many citizens were found to struggle in distinguishing the roles of the National Assembly and the National Council. 

today12 November, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: IPC MP John Louw Calls for Parliamentary Reforms to Improve Service Delivery

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament John Louw has urged structural reforms in Parliament to ensure smoother operations and better service delivery to citizens. Speaking in a recent interview, Louw highlighted the need for both short-term and long-term solutions to address inefficiencies that have slowed parliamentary processes since the September sitting. According to Louw, the current system is plagued by delays and congestion, with sessions frequently starting late […]

today15 September, 2025