insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission of Namibia targets 161,000 voters in run-up to November elections The Electoral Commission (ECN) has commenced its supplementary voter registration exercise, which runs from 4 August to 19 August 2025. This effort targets around 161,000 eligible voters who either missed the general registration window or require updates to their details. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka confirmed that 4,233 registration points and 696 teams have been deployed across all 14 regions to reach residents nationwide. The ECN says that teams […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Criticizes SEOM Report’s Impact The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has raised concerns about the effectiveness and impact of observer mission reports, particularly those conducted by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM). According to LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa, such reports often lack enforcement mechanisms and fail to hold electoral bodies accountable for discrepancies in elections. Simataa expressed skepticism regarding the weight these reports carry beyond their written mandates, arguing that governing bodies […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 LPM Questions Credibility of SADC Observer Mission Reports The Landless People's Movement has questioned the effectiveness of observer mission reports, arguing that they lack enforcement and fail to ensure electoral integrity. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa specifically criticized the SADC Electoral Observation Mission report on Zimbabwe, highlighting contradictions between the report's findings and official endorsements by regional leaders. In its 29 November 2024 preliminary report, SEOM says it will provide further analysis in its final report, including recommendations for […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link 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 […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link Opinion Pieces Curating data for political purposes: NSA credibility destroyed. Rowland Brown Opinion On the 30th of October, the Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) released the 2023 Census report, around a year after the data collection for the same was completed. However, despite collecting labour force data and employment/unemployment data, in a turn of events more worthy of North Korea than Namibia, this was excluded from the report, a notable change to previous Census reports. This means that the latest official […] today1 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Opposition pressures Botswana Electoral Commission on voter’s roll Opposition parties in Botswana are putting pressure on the country’s electoral commission. With the country heading to elections on 30 October, the Botswana Congress Party is suing the Independent Electoral Commission over concerns about individuals registering in multiple constituencies. Party president Dumelang Saleshando wants these names removed from the voters' roll. today24 October, 2024
insert_link Local REBUTAL: FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPT CONDUCT IN THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BALLOT PAPERS TO REN-FORM CC 1. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) unequivocally refutes the malicious and baseless allegations being circulated regarding the award of the contract for the procurement of ballot papers for the November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, as announced on 17 October 2024. These allegations, intended to discredit the Commission and undermine public confidence in the electoral process, are false and misleading. Such unfounded claims are made to cast a […] today21 October, 2024
insert_link Local Successful Conclusion Of The Procurement Process Of Ballot Papers For The 2024 Presidential And National Assembly Elections. 1. The Commission is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the procurement process of Ballot Papers for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections which was conducted in terms of section 33(3)(b) of the Public Procurement Act. 2. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, Ren-Form CC, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa emerged as the most responsive bidder in terms of the set bidding specifications and has been awarded the contract […] today18 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia ECN addresses mis- and disinformation concerns for 2024 election The Electoral Commission of Namibia has acknowledged the Namibia Fact Check report's concerns about potential mis- and disinformation in the 2024 election. The ECN has thus called on citizens to critically evaluate information, verify sources, and engage responsibly. Here is the ECN spokesperson, De Wet Siluka. today20 May, 2024
