insert_link Namibia Namibians turn out early as Regional and Local Authority Elections get underway nationwide Namibians across the country braved the early-morning on Wednesday as polling stations opened for the Regional Council and Local Authority Elections, with queues forming long before sunrise in several towns. In Walvis Bay, residents armed with blankets and flasks of coffee camped outside polling stations overnight to secure an early place in line. Presiding officers there reported high enthusiasm and urged those still unsure to come out and vote. At […] today26 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Fewer Candidates, More Voters Ahead of Election Day Citizens will head to the polls on 26 November with a smaller field of contenders than in 2020. The Electoral Commission confirmed 456 candidates representing 20 political parties and 68 independents. Despite the decline, voter registration has risen to nearly 1.5 million. Public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo. today13 November, 2025
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 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 Itula Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling but Questions ECN’s Interpretation Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula says the party accepts the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the bid to nullify last year’s presidential and parliamentary elections. However, speaking to local media, Itula emphasized that while they respect the ruling, they do not necessarily agree with the Electoral Commission interpretation of the law. He urged supporters to move forward and called for a critical review of country's electoral laws. today4 March, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Responds to Election Credibility Challenges Amid Court Cases The Electoral Commission has clarified that no new voters were allowed to vote on November 28, 2024, during the extended election period. ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua stated that only those still in queues by 21:00 on November 27 were permitted to vote. The extension was due to technical issues and ballot shortages at 36 polling stations. Political parties, including Nudo, are backing court challenges to the election results, citing […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Rejects IPC Court Bid as Lacking Evidence The Electoral Commission has dismissed the Independent Patriots for Change's court application, calling it "vague and embarrassing." ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua argues the case lacks the evidence required to overturn an election under section 115 of the Electoral Act. Meanwhile, the IPC seeks to nullify the entire elections, with LPM pushing to validate only votes from 27 November. Offering comment is Graham Hopwood: he is the Executive Director at […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 ECN says the IPC’s !Auchamus did not inspect election materials By: Envaalde Matheus The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said Independent Patriots for Change national general secretary Christine !Auchamus lied about participating in the inspection of the election materials on 18 and 19 December 2024. According to ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua, !Auchamus compiled the court challenge report without personal knowledge of the allegations she made, nor was she present during the inspection. “It is simply not true that Ms !Auchamus […] today6 January, 2025
