insert_link 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
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission of Namibia targets 161,000 voters in run-up to November elections The Electoral Commission (ECN) has commenced its supplementary voter registration exercise, which runs from 4 August to 19 August 2025. This effort targets around 161,000 eligible voters who either missed the general registration window or require updates to their details. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka confirmed that 4,233 registration points and 696 teams have been deployed across all 14 regions to reach residents nationwide. The ECN says that teams […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: IPC’s Five-Year Journey: From Startup Party to Political Force The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) believes it has transformed the political landscape in Namibia, growing rapidly from a newly formed movement into the country’s official opposition. Spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge says this rise reflects the trust and expectations of Namibians from all walks of life. In an interview with Leonard Witbeen, Nashinge described IPC as a “people’s political home,” saying its grassroots foundation and commitment to participatory democracy have shaped […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link World Namibia ranks among top democracies in Sub-Saharan Africa President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Photo by Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images. Namibia is one of the highest-rated countries in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of democratic performance. That is according to the Democracy Perception Index (DPI) 2025. The report, published by Nira Data in partnership with the Alliance of Democracies, surveyed over 111,000 people across 100 countries. Namibia scored an average of 3.17 out of 5, placing it just behind Senegal, which […] today15 May, 2025
insert_link South Africa SA Christian Forum Welcomes Extension of Spaza Shop Registration Deadline The South African National Christian Forum has welcomed government’s decision to extend the registration deadline for spaza shops and other food handling outlets to the 28th of February. The forum’s president, Marothi Mashashane, says this extension will serve no purpose when civic education to spaza shop owners is lacking: In news just in...South Africa is seeing a rise in rubella cases, mainly impacting children under ten and pregnant women. The […] today20 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia Institute for Democracy hosts civic dialogue in Otjiwarongo To strengthen civic engagement and democratic participation, the Namibia Institute for Democracy concluded a community dialogue in Otjiwarongo on Tuesday. The event sought to bridge the gap between citizens and their local representatives, promoting a deeper understanding of democratic processes and governance—the NID’s Executive Director Naita Hishoono. The Namibia Institute for Democracy was founded in 1991 with the belief that sharing information and knowledge could enhance Namibia's democratic […] today31 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Empowering Namibian Youth: SEE Namibia’s Call for Voter Education By Dilia Mazula In a bid to address the concerning trend of voter apathy among Namibian youth, Social Enabled Education Namibia (SEE Namibia), a youth-led organization, supported by the US Embassy in Namibia, is dedicated to providing comprehensive education on the democratic process. Commenting on the issue, during an interview with Future Media News, Joseph Ndondi, Executive Director of SEE Namibia, emphasized the critical role of voter and […] today19 February, 2024
