AR officially registered as political party

AR officially registered as political party

The Affirmative Repositioning has officially been registered as a political party by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. AR Leader Job Amupanda says Namibia now has a political party for the future and the youth. He added that they are prepared to participate in the November election.

June 25, 2024 102

Namibia

Electoral Commission Welcomes International IDEA Delegation

The Electoral Commission of Namibia is currently hosting Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance and his delegation in Windhoek. The Commission emphasized its appreciation for the support and expertise provided by International IDEA in strengthening Namibia's electoral systems and processes. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka.

June 25, 2024 47

Namibia

0ver 300 000 voters registered: ECN

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has registered a cumulative total of 366 036 eligible Namibians since the commencement of the General Registration of Voters (GRV). The GRV started on 03 June and is set to end on 01 August 2024. In a media statement issued on Wednesday, the ECN said the figure represents those registered as voters inside the country and at all Namibian diplomatic missions abroad […]

June 20, 2024 9

Namibia

Voter Registration Drive Registers Over 366,000

The Electoral Commission has reported that since the General Registration of Voters began on June 3, a total of 366,036 eligible Namibians have registered, averaging close to 30 thousand registrations per day from June 10 to June 15. The GRV will continue until August 1, operating Monday to Saturday from 8am to 7pm as the Commission urges all eligible citizens to register promptly.

June 20, 2024 12

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“We are undisturbed & undeterred with Seibeb’s resignation,” says Swartbooi

https://youtu.be/aHz-wBccvH4 By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, stated that the party remains undisturbed and completely at ease following the resignation of the party’s second-in-command, Henny Seibeb, and secretary-general, Edson Isaacks. In addition to Swartbooi's remarks, the party issued a statement on Wednesday morning indicating that they are celebrating the departure of the two members from the National Assembly as well as the party. When NewsOnOne asked how the departure would […]

June 6, 2024 19 4

Namibia

Slow Start but Steady Increase: Oshana Region Registers close to 3 thousand Voters on First Day of General Registration

The Regional Electoral Officer for Oshana, Amon-Oiva Haimbangu, reported that 2,824 voters were registered in the region on the initial day of the general voter registration. Despite facing technical challenges and a slow initial turnout, there's been a positive shift with long queues forming on subsequent days. One of the main hurdles encountered is people's unfamiliarity with registration points, leading to confusion regarding where to register within their constituencies. The […]

June 5, 2024 11

Namibia

ECN Prepares for General Elections: Training of Registration Officials Underway

The Electoral Commission of Namibia is actively preparing for the upcoming general elections slated for November 27, in the Kavango East Region. Training sessions for 180 registration officials are underway, with 132 to be deployed across the region. Additionally, six constituency supervisors and six regional logistics officers have been appointed. Voter and civic education efforts began in April and will continue until June 30, 2024. Stakeholders are urged to assist in […]

May 23, 2024 20

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Afrobarometer addresses the role of social media in political campaigns

Despite over 55% of Namibians relying on social media for news and information, most political parties in the country lack a significant presence on these platforms. According to Round 9 of the Afrobarometer survey, this is concerning given the upcoming elections, as social media can be a valuable tool for parties to reach and communicate with their supporters. Local Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighs in on the matter. According […]

May 21, 2024 50 2

Namibia

Electoral Commission Denies Chief Officer’s Involvement in Alleged China Trip for Ballot Preparation

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has vehemently refuted recent allegations circulating on social media, denying claims that Mr. Petrus Shaama, the Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, was part of a Swapo Party delegation that visited China to prepare ballot papers for the upcoming November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. De Wet Siluka, PRO of the Commission.

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