insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Begins Candidate Training for Local Elections The Electoral Commission has started training shortlisted candidates for the regional and local authority council elections scheduled for 26 November. The Commission says the sessions will conclude on 15 November and expects full attendance from all trainees, including those who have previously participated in similar programs, ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka confirmed. today11 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Political Groups Demand Funding for Ballot Oversight Political parties have expressed frustration over the Electoral Commission’s decision not to pay for their participation in monitoring ballot paper printing in South Africa. Manuel Ngaringombe, secretary general of the Popular Democratic Movement, said the four selected parties should not have to cover their own expenses for such a critical process. ECN’s spokesperson, De Wet Siluka. today16 October, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Otendela yoku nyanyangidhwa oombaapila dhomahogololo geliko mu November oya manithwa Okomisi yomahogololo -ECN oyati oya manitha otendela yoshikumungu shoku nyanyangidha nokugandja oombaapila dhomahogololo gomalelo giitopolwa niikandjohogololo geliko mo 26 November nuumvo. Ta popi kendiki lyepangelo lyoku topola uuyelele metiyali,omupevikuluntu gomakwatatano mokomisi De Wet Siluka okwati oshikumungu osha manithwa ngaashi shili mo Procurement Act,oshowo mo Commission’s Annual Procurement Plan and Electoral Calendar. O Nampa oya lopota kutya otendela oya gandjwa ko Uniprint Global,ehangano e South Africa lili mo Durban, kongushu yoodola oomilion […] today15 October, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Electoral Commission Launches Provisional Voters Register De Wet Siluka of the Electoral Commission announced on Friday, 12 September 2025, the launch of the provisional voters register ahead of the regional and local authority council elections. He emphasized that the register allows citizens to verify that their names are correctly included before the polls. today15 September, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Opens Nominations for Guinas Constituency By-Election Until December 21st The Electoral Commision has announced that nominations for the Guinas Constituency by-election in Oshikoto Region are open until December 21 this year. Political parties and independent candidates must submit their nominations online or in person. ECN's De Wet Siluka expands: Meanwhile in other election-related news: The Landless People's Movement SG told One Africa TV News journalist Josia Shigweda that they have received approval to inspect the electoral materials this […] today13 December, 2024
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 /Khomas Leads Special Voter Turnout Amid Ballot Shortages The Electoral Commission's Chairperson Elsie Nghikembwa reported that /Khomas recorded the highest special voter turnout yesterday, though the process faced issues like ballot shortages, long queues, and delays. The unexpectedly high turnout among security personnel contributed to the shortage. Despite these challenges, Nghikembwa noted that the voting proceeded smoothly overall.The commission's: De Wet Siluka. today14 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission is set for the official opening of the training for Returning Officers From Technology to election matters: The Electoral Commission set for the official opening of the training for Returning Officers on election results transmission. The events is slated for today in Windhoek at the NIPAM offices: The commission's De Wet Siluka: The spokesperson also touched on early voting set for later this month: today6 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia High Voter Registration Numbers Impress Electoral Commission Ahead of November Elections The Electoral Commission is pleased with the surge in voter registrations for the upcoming national elections on 27 November. ECN Spokesperson De Wet Siluka noted that registration centers nationwide were bustling with activity, reflecting a strong public interest in voting. With yesterday’s registration deadline, the total number of registered voters is anticipated to surpass the 1,315,124, representing 81% of eligible voters. today2 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Voter Registration Hits 1.3 Million Ahead of Deadline With the General Registration of Voters concluding in three days, the Commission reports that 1,315,124 eligible Namibians have registered, including those abroad, representing 81% of the eligible voter population. Since the GRV began on June 3, 2024, there has been an average of 26,869 new registrations per day from July 22-27, 2024, showing a slight decline from the previous week’s turnout. The Commissions De Wet Siluka. today30 July, 2024
