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 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 From protest to power: #ShutItAllDown movement transforms into political force for Namibia’s future By Dilia Mazula The #Shutitalldown movement, originally known for its groundbreaking protest in October 2020 following the tragic death of 22-year-old Shannon Wasserfall, whose remains were reportedly found buried in a shallow grave 6 months after she went missing, recently announced its transition from a grassroots advocacy group to a political party, aiming to actively participate in Namibia's 2024 parliamentary elections. Speaking to Future Media News, Ndilokelwa Nthengwe, an […] today10 January, 2024