insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 /Khomas Leads Special Voter Turnout Amid Ballot Shortages The Electoral Commission's Chairperson Elsie Nghikembwa reported that /Khomas recorded the highest special voter turnout yesterday, though the process faced issues like ballot shortages, long queues, and delays. The unexpectedly high turnout among security personnel contributed to the shortage. Despite these challenges, Nghikembwa noted that the voting proceeded smoothly overall.The commission's: De Wet Siluka. todayNovember 14, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission is set for the official opening of the training for Returning Officers From Technology to election matters: The Electoral Commission set for the official opening of the training for Returning Officers on election results transmission. The events is slated for today in Windhoek at the NIPAM offices: The commission's De Wet Siluka: The spokesperson also touched on early voting set for later this month: todayNovember 6, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Political Parties Weigh In On ECN’s Decision to Print Additional Ballot Papers Several political parties have voiced concerns about the Electoral Commission deciding to produce an additional 400,000 ballot papers for the forthcoming national elections on November 27, inclusive of 200,000 surplus ballots for both the presidential and National Assembly elections, despite having only 1.4 million registered voters. IPC's Imms Nashinge: United Democratic Fron't Mabasen /Narib also weighed in: todayNovember 4, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Institute for Public Policy Research Associate questions ballot paper printing cost Institute for Public Policy Research Associate, Frederico Links has raised concerns on Tuesday regarding the N$6.2 million allocated for printing ballot papers for Namibia's upcoming elections. todayOctober 30, 2024 28
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. todayOctober 25, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Faces Backlash Over South African Ballot Paper Tender As Parties Boycott and Protest The Electoral Commission is under fire for organizing a nine-day trip to South Africa for politicians to oversee ballot paper production. Several political parties, including the Republican Party, Popular Democratic Movement, and Christian Democratic Voice Party, are boycotting the trip and planning a protest, accusing the commission of awarding a N$6.2 million tender to a controversial South African company. The parties are calling for a more transparent procurement process, while […] todayOctober 22, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Political Parties Arrive In South Africa to Observe Ballot Paper Production Ahead of November Elections A delegation of eighteen political parties participating in the November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections has traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, to observe the entire process of ballot paper production, including design, layout, printing, packaging, and delivery. According to the Electoral Commission of Namibia are set to return on October 29. The parties involved include the Action Democratic Movement, Affirmative Repositioning, All People’s Party, and others. However, the […] todayOctober 21, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Responds To Political Parties Challenging It Over Controversial Tender Several political parties have lodged complaints with the Electoral Commission of Namibia for awarding a N$6.2-million ballot-printing tender to Ren-Form, a South African company linked to Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is under investigation for election corruption. Some parties accuse Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF of interfering in Namibia's elections, prompting calls from opposition leaders, like PDM's McHenry Venaani, for President Nangolo Mbumba to address the issue. The ECN's De Wet Siluka: Meanwhile, […] todayOctober 21, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Completes Ballot Paper Procurement for Elections The Electoral Commission has successfully concluded the procurement of ballot papers for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, awarding the contract to Johannesburg-based Ren-Form CC. In a bid to ensure transparency, the Commission invited representatives from all registered political parties to observe the ballot production process, covering all related costs. This move underscores the Commission's commitment to upholding electoral integrity and its constitutional mandate. todayOctober 18, 2024 8