insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Pressures NEFF for Financial Statements, Party Faces Deregistration According to reports,the Electoral Commission has been actively seeking financial statements from the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters since 2021. Despite multiple engagements, NEFF failed to submit required documents, leading to its deregistration by the ECN. NEFF's deputy leader intends to contest this decision. The ECN extended deadlines and provided clarifications on electoral regulations during meetings with NEFF, but compliance remains inconsistent among political parties today3 July, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Linda Baumann Advocates for Inclusivity in ECN Decision on Sex and Gender Documentation Human rights advocate Linda Baumann has voiced concerns regarding the Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) stance on sex and gender documentation in electoral processes. Baumann emphasized the importance of aligning state documents with individuals' self-identified sex and gender identities. She highlighted the need for Namibia to engage in conversations to redefine and clarify these concepts. Baumann underscored the distinction between sex, referring to physiological characteristics, and gender, a social […] today3 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia ECN Expresses Satisfaction with Voter Registration Turnout in Otjozondjupa Region Representatives of the Electoral Commission of Namibia in the Otjozondjupa Region expressed satisfaction with the registration of 46,126 eligible voters who have acquired new voter cards across the region's seven constituencies. Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer Victoria Amutenya highlighted that Otjiwarongo registered the highest number with 11,798 voters, followed by Okahandja with 9,776, and Grootfontein with 8,606. The ECN is optimistic about further increasing these numbers with improved registration operations. today2 July, 2024
Namibia Okuryangava drive for voter registration is gaining momentum In Okuryangava, the drive for voter registration is gaining momentum as Loide Ashipala, team leader for voter registration at the Women's Centre, oversee the process with diligence. As of June 27th, the registration efforts have seen consistent turnout, with over 70 registrations on Monday, 60 on Tuesday, and a robust 81 on Wednesday. today28 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters Challenges Deregistration by Electoral Commission The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters has asked the Electoral Commission of Namibia to halt its decision to deregister the party, pending a review by the Electoral Court. NEFF's lawyers, Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners, claim the decision is premature and unfair, as NEFF was not given a chance to be heard and the ECN had not fully exercised its powers under section 140(6) of the Electoral Act. NEFF has […] today26 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia 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. today25 June, 2024
insert_link 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. today25 June, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today20 June, 2024
insert_link 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. today20 June, 2024
