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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Electoral Commission

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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 29

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 10

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 37

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 12

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Women make up 54% of electorate, ECN

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has released the final voters register for the 2024 national elections, revealing a total of about 1, 449, 000 (1,449,569) registered voters, with women comprising 54% and men 46% of the electorate. ECN spokesperson, De Wet Siluka has more.     With 21,757 voters identified as having disabilities, we asked Siluka about the measures in place to accommodate these citizens.  

todayOctober 1, 2024 31

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