Electoral Commission of Namibia

Nam Elections 2024

IPC Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling on Election Extension

In this report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Eric Mhunduru, the Independent Patriots for Change has accepted the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Electoral Commission of Namibia and President Nangolo Mbumba’s move to extend voting days for the November 2024 elections. IPC President, Dr. Panduleni Itula, expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that while the party feels aggrieved as a democratic institution, it will respect the rule of law like […]

1 March, 2025 70

Nam Elections 2024

IPC faces potential million-dollar liability in high-stakes court battle

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) may face a hefty financial liability exceeding N$1 million in security costs if the Electoral Court rules against their bid to annul the 2024 National Assembly election results. During court proceedings on Tuesday, the Swapo Party, President Nangolo Mbumba, and the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) each demanded substantial security costs. Swapo is requesting N$600,000, President Mbumba seeks N$500,000, and […]

15 January, 2025 71

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Nam Elections 2024

Ambassador Dunaiski Comments on Opposition’s Criticism of Election Process

Ambassador Pius Dunaiski discussed the criticism from opposition parties, who accuse the Electoral Commission of severe mismanagement during last week's Presidential and National Assembly elections. Dunaiski warned that it would be a challenging case for the courts to resolve.

5 December, 2024 18 2

Namibian Elections 2024

SADC sees regional decline in support for liberation movements

The Swapo party has retained power in Namibia's recent elections, but it recorded its weakest performance since independence in 1990. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as the country’s first female president. Swapo secured 51 of 96 parliamentary seats, garnering 53.4% of the vote—a sharp decline from the 65.5% it achieved in 2019. The party’s reduced majority reflects growing public frustration over unemployment, corruption, and inequality. The Independent Patriots for Change […]

4 December, 2024 39

Nam Elections 2024

Party Representatives Express Doubt in Electoral Commission’s Capabilities

Party representatives at the Electoral Commission headquarters have expressed a lack of confidence in the commission following the continued issuance of new voter’s cards instead of duplicates. Landless People’s Movement addressed the media after a meeting with the commission and said the ECN informed them their voter registration system issued two voters with one voters registration number. Local Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah with his opinion.

27 November, 2024 56

Nam Elections 2024

President Mbumba Calls for Unity Ahead of Elections

President Nangolo Mbumba, in his message ahead of Namibia's 8th Presidential and National Assembly Elections, called on all Namibians to vote in large numbers and uphold democratic traditions. He highlighted the importance of peaceful, fair, and free elections, recalling the country’s 34-year democratic history. The first citizen expressed gratitude to the late President Hage Geingob and urged citizens to participate calmly and respectfully. The head of state, in addition, […]

26 November, 2024 18

Namibian Elections 2024

SADC to Observe Namibia’s 2024 Elections

The Southern African Development Community has confirmed its Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27. The SEOM will oversee the elections to ensure they adhere to democratic principles of fairness, transparency, and credibility. The mission will begin its work with refresher training for observers, starting November 15, and will include key assessments of Namibia’s political and security environments, the legal framework, and […]

14 November, 2024 13

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Media Professionals Union Calls on Electoral Commission to Cease Harassing Journalists at Polling Stations

The Media Professionals Union has demanded that the Electoral Commission of Namibia stop obstructing journalists covering the elections at Van Rhyn polling station. NAMPU states that journalists are being denied movement, kept on-site for extended hours, and unable to report freely due to battery and hunger issues. Acting Secretary-General Jemima Beukes condemned this interference, calling it a violation of media freedom and a threat to transparent election coverage. NAMPU urges […]

14 November, 2024 26

Namibia

Venaani Criticizes Nandi-Ndaitwah for Silence on Corruption Allegations

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani has criticized Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for consistently remaining silent on allegations of corruption. He further accused the vice president and Swapo of routinely shielding corrupt practices. Venaani made these remarks during the PDM's petition handover yesterday, protesting the Electoral Commission of Namibia's decision to award the ballot paper printing tender for the upcoming election to Johannesburg-based company Ren-Form CC.

23 October, 2024 25