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

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Namibia

African Centre for Governance Says Namibia is ready for a smooth election

The African Centre for Governance team arrived in Namibia on August 18, to conduct a pre-election assessment mission. Election Expert, Tendai Mbanje explained that their mission, which runs until tomorrow, involves engaging with key electoral stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission of Namibia, the government, civil society, and political parties. The goal is to assess the country's preparedness for the upcoming elections and provide recommendations to ensure a credible electoral process. […]

todayAugust 22, 2024 77

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Job Amupanda Clarifies: Affirmative Repositioning Remains a Movement, Not a Political Party

Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda has reaffirmed that the movement is still active and not a political party. He clarified that while AR has recently established a political party department, it remains a movement with a broader focus. Amupanda emphasized that the new department does not change the core identity of AR as a movement dedicated to social and political issues.  

todayAugust 16, 2024 50

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United Namibians Party applies for official registration

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced that the United Namibians Party (UNP) has submitted an application for official registration as a political party under the Electoral Act of 2014. According to a notice in the Government Gazette, the ECN has opened a 30-day window for any objections to be submitted to their office in Windhoek. The Senior Legal Officer at the ECN, Alpheaus General Haufiku, explained that the […]

todayAugust 13, 2024 60

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Electoral Court upholds ECN decision against NEFF

The Electoral Court has ruled in favor of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, dismissing a case by the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter without costs. The ECN cancelled NEFF’s registration due to the party's failure to submit audited annual financial results as required by the Electoral Act. Reacting to the development, Political analyst, Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya said that the dismissal reaffirms the legal framework governing political parties in the country. Dr. […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 23

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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 43

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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.

todayAugust 2, 2024 18

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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.  

todayJuly 30, 2024 27

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71% of Namibians register to vote

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that a total of 1,153,916 eligible Namibians, representing 71% of eligible voters, have registered both within the country and at Namibian diplomatic missions abroad from 3 June to 20 July 2024. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka.     While acknowledging the improvement in the cumulative turnout to date both at the regional and constituency levels, the Commission, in a media statement issued on […]

todayJuly 22, 2024 46

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Swartbooi Criticizes Low Voter Registration and Central Government at Keetmanshoop Event

Landless People’s Movement leader, Bernadus Swartbooi expressed concerns about the low voter registration in the ||Kharas Region and urged citizens to register before the 1 August deadline. With only 41,861 registered out of 70,672 eligible voters, he called for an extension of the registration period and criticized the ECN for not including prisoners. Swartbooi also condemned the central government for concentrating power and resources, alleging corruption and neglect of regional […]

todayJuly 22, 2024 26

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