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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Democracy

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Africa

SA’s Democratic Alliance calls for independent recount in Mozambique’s presidential election

The Democratic Alliance is calling on the Southern African Development Community to demand an independent recount of Mozambique's recent presidential election. It cites serious irregularities and political violence, including vote tampering and intimidation.DA member of Parliament Emma Louise Powell has expressed concerns about the threats to democracy in Mozambique.  

todayOctober 30, 2024 11

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African countries are adopting two houses of parliament to boost democracy – but that’s not always what happens

  By Thalia Gerzso, University of York   At independence, most African states had two legislative chambers – a lower and upper chamber – in their parliament. African leaders saw that as a colonial legacy and as inefficient, so most states removed the upper chambers. Before 1990, only two states kept these bicameral parliaments: Liberia and Nigeria. Since then, however, 40% of the 44 sub-Saharan African states that hold regular […]

todaySeptember 13, 2024 24

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IPC hosts first national elective conference in Windhoek

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is hosting its inaugural national elective conference for members of parliament at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. The conference is being held on Thursday and Friday, September 12-13, 2024. Under the theme, "Strengthening Democracy and Building the Future: A New Vision for Namibia," the event will also see the launch of the party's manifesto on Saturday. IPC National Spokesperson, Imms Nashinge, will provide insights […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 38

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Namibia

ECN to test upgraded voter registration system

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that it will conduct a mock verification exercise for the upgraded Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System. This follows the completion of the "Integrated Solution," which connects the voter registration, identification and verification, political party and organisation registration, nominations, and election results management modules. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka says the improved system leverages mobile technology to make voter verification more efficient on polling […]

todayAugust 27, 2024 25

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Namibia

Former LPM MP Henny Seibeb embraces Swapo, underline’s ruling party’s stability

Former deputy leader of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and member of Parliament, Henny Seibeb, has officially rejoined the Swapo Party. Seibeb, who was introduced to party members in his hometown of Khorixas, had recently left the LPM after the party moved to expel him from parliament. Seibeb told Future Media news about his confidence in the Swapo Party, describing it as a stable and structured organisation. “It’s a stable […]

todayAugust 5, 2024 45

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Namibia

ECN records high voter registration rates in Kunene and Oshana

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced a considerable breakthrough in the recent voter registration drive held from 29 July to 1 August 2024. A total of 152,472 eligible voters were registered, averaging 38,002 registrations per day. This represents the highest turnout since the commencement of the General Registration of Voters (GRV), with a 91% turnout of eligible voters. The Kunene and Oshana regions recorded the highest registration rates at […]

todayAugust 5, 2024 34

Namibia

African elections workshop spotlights declining faith in democracy

https://youtu.be/3CXvRhZQnss By Selma Taapopi An Afrobarometer survey of 30 African countries, including Namibia, shows a decline in a preference for democracy. Seventy-three percent of Africans preferred democracy between 2011/2013 as opposed to 66% in 2021/2023. In Namibia, the preference for democracy among citizens dwindled from 64% to 55%. Open Society Foundations senior advisor on advocacy Jeggan Grey-Johnson said the data indicates a loss of faith in democratic elections. Grey-Johnson shared this […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 29

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