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Electoral Commission

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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 46

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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 23

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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 39

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Namibia

High Voter Registration Numbers Impress Electoral Commission Ahead of November Elections

The Electoral Commission is pleased with the surge in voter registrations for the upcoming national elections on 27 November. ECN Spokesperson De Wet Siluka noted that registration centers nationwide were bustling with activity, reflecting a strong public interest in voting. With yesterday’s registration deadline, the total number of registered voters is anticipated to surpass the 1,315,124, representing 81% of eligible voters.

todayAugust 2, 2024 22

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Namibia

Electoral Commission Disputes Electoral Court Jurisdiction in NEFF Registration Case

Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission is challenging the Electoral Court's authority to handle a case where the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters is contesting the ECN’s decision to cancel its registration as a political party. Senior South African lawyers Dali Mpofu and Lerato Moela, who were set to represent NEFF, did not appear in court due to visa issues, which NEFF deputy leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu criticized as "dirty tricks." The ECN's […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 33

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Namibia

Electoral Commission Faces Criticism Over Gender Inclusivity in Voter Registration Policy

The Electoral Commission says it will only register those people who are classified as male or female on their identification documentation. This comes amid concerns from activists and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and other communities about the lack of inclusivity for non-binary and transgender individuals. Activist Linda Baumann weighed in.  

todayJuly 3, 2024 32

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Africa

Ghazouani re-elected Mauritanian President

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has been re-elected as head of state following Saturday's national vote, winning comfortably in the first round without the need for a run-off. The electoral commission website shows that he took over 56% of the vote, beating six opposition candidates. The BBC reports that in the second position was anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid with 22%. The BBC meanwhile reports that President Ghazouani, a former […]

todayJuly 2, 2024 62