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 Nam Elections 2024 Researcher says Swapo, PDM Led Media Coverage in last national Elections Lead researcher Christie Keulder says Swapo and the Popular Democratic Movement received the most media attention during the 2024 presidential and national assembly elections. He made the remarks at the launch of the last year’s Media and Elections Monitoring Reports in Windhoek. The report was filed by NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha. today26 June, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 LPM Questions Credibility of SADC Observer Mission Reports The Landless People's Movement has questioned the effectiveness of observer mission reports, arguing that they lack enforcement and fail to ensure electoral integrity. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa specifically criticized the SADC Electoral Observation Mission report on Zimbabwe, highlighting contradictions between the report's findings and official endorsements by regional leaders. In its 29 November 2024 preliminary report, SEOM says it will provide further analysis in its final report, including recommendations for […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia Fact Check, Africa Check discuss future of election monitoring Namibia Fact Check, in collaboration with Africa Check, held an election fact-checking coalition review conference in Windhoek on Wednesday. The purpose of the conference was to assess their efforts in combating misinformation and disinformation during the 2024 Presidential elections. Frederico Links from Namibia Fact Check stressed the importance of evaluating the coalition's response and discussing future strategies. He noted that as the elections approach, it […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 SADC Observers Launch Mission for Namibia Elections The SADC Electoral Observation Mission to Namibia's Presidential and National Assembly elections has been officially launched in Windhoek. Addressing the ceremony, Hon. Anne Semamba Makinda, the SEOM Head, highlighted the mission's commitment to promoting democratic principles and peaceful elections. Observers from eight SADC member states will be deployed across Namibia's 14 regions to monitor the November 27 polls. The mission will evaluate the process against SADC's revised electoral principles and […] today21 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia SADC Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s 2024 Elections 12 November 2024, Gaborone, Botswana: In line with the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will observe Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27, 2024. The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) will oversee the pre-election phase, polling day, and post-election processes to ensure they align with democratic principles such as transparency, fairness, and credibility. The SEOM […] today13 November, 2024
insert_link World US election safety a top issue amid election fraud claims As voters head to the polls in Arizona - election workers' safety is a top concern. Maricopa County was an epicenter of false claims of election fraud in 2020. Many election officials were harassed and some even received death threats. Toni Waterman has more on efforts to keep workers safe from Phoenix, Arizona. today6 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Ballot Paper Printing for Elections Progressing on Schedule Insists Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission has confirmed that the final production of ballot papers, which commenced on Tuesday in Johannesburg, is proceeding as planned. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka noted that the printing process is being closely monitored by political party representatives. today25 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Workshop validates media monitoring tools for local elections As Namibia prepares for the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for 27 November 2024, the Media Ombudsman and other stakeholders hosted a media and elections monitoring tool validation workshop in Windhoek on Tuesday. During elections, media monitoring provides benchmarks to judge the fairness of the election process and evaluates compliance with international standards and local regulations on election coverage. Local journalist Jemima Beukes attended the workshop. today9 May, 2024
