IPC

Namibian Elections 2024

ECN says the IPC’s !Auchamus did not inspect election materials

By: Envaalde Matheus The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said Independent Patriots for Change national general secretary Christine !Auchamus lied about participating in the inspection of the election materials on 18 and 19 December 2024. According to ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua, !Auchamus compiled the court challenge report without personal knowledge of the allegations she made, nor was she present during the inspection. “It is simply not true that Ms !Auchamus […]

6 January, 2025

Nam Elections 2024

ECN Concludes Inspection of National Assembly Voting Materials

The Electoral Commission has announced the successful completion of a two-day inspection of voting materials from last month’s National Assembly election. The inspection, mandated by the Electoral Court, followed an agreement between the ECN and the applicants, the IPC and LPM. ECN Commissioner Pius Iikwambi:

20 December, 2024

Oshiwambo

Oongundu dhoopolitika otadhi tala iilongitho yomahogololo nena sigo ongula koombonge dhokomisi yomahogololo

Oongundu dhoopolitika otadhi tala iilongitho yomahogololo kokomisi yomahogololo. Shika osha landula sho ompanegu yopombanda ya gandja elombwelo kokomisi yomahogololo yishi ninge. Ongundu yo IPC noyo LPM kehe yimwe oyina iilyo itano,omanga dhilwe dhina oshilyo shimwe oku talela oshikumungu shika.

18 December, 2024

Oshiwambo

Okomisi yomahogololo ya pewa elombwelo kompangu oku gandja epitikilo opo iilongitho yomahogololo yi talwe koompilameno

Ompangu yopombanda oya gandja elombwelo kokomisi yomahogololo ya Namibia -ECN-yi pitike oongundu dhoompilameno dhi tale iilongitho yomahogololo mo 18-19 December. Etokolo olya landula eindilo kongundu yo Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) no Landless People's Movement (LPM), tadhiti omahogololo okwali gena okwaahalonga nuuyuki.

13 December, 2024

Nam Elections 2024

IPC Calls for Citizen Action to Expose Election Irregularities

The Independent Patriots for Change is urging citizens to document any irregularities they witness during the 2024 elections, sharing evidence with the party to help restore the integrity of Namibia's democracy. In a statement, IPC highlighted multiple issues, including the unreported total number of ballots cast and the fact that only 160,000 votes have been counted so far. The party claims that thousands of ballots remain locked away as polling […]

4 December, 2024

Nam Elections 2024

Swapo Secures Majority as Nandi-Ndaitwah Wins Presidency

The Electoral Commission officially declared the results of the this year's Presidential and National Assembly elections, with Swapo clinching 51 out of 96 seats. In the presidential race, Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emerged victorious with 57.31%, while IPC's Dr. Panduleni Itula received 25.50%. Future Media News' Angie Scholtz sat down for an exclusive interview with President Nangolo Mbumba: Notable Swapo ministers losing their seats include Peya Mushelenga, Tom Alweendo, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, […]

4 December, 2024

Nam Elections 2024

Opposition Leaders Boycott Election Results Announcement As Swapo’s Majority Shrinks

The Swapo Party retained its majority in the National Assembly with 51 seats, a decline from 63 in 2019. The Independent Patriots for Change surged to 20 seats, marking significant gains. Opposition leaders boycotted the election results announcement, except Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda, who accused the Electoral Commission of election theft. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Party secured one seat, with its leader Lukato Lukato entering parliament.

4 December, 2024

Namibian Elections 2024

Opposition parties support IPC election challenge

Several opposition parties in have voiced their support for the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) as it moves to contest the conduct of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The IPC has formally notified the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) of its intention to file an urgent application with the Supreme Court. Public Policy Analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo weighed in on the issue, questioning the ECN’s preparedness and transparency. […]

2 December, 2024

Nam Elections 2024

ECN Chair Responds to Opposition’s Legal Challenge Plans

Electoral Commission board chairperson Elsie Nghikembua addressed the opposition's concerns on Sunday, stating that the commission will respond to the pushback from opposition parties at the appropriate time. This came after Independent Patriots for Change president Panduleni Itula announced the party's intention to pursue legal action regarding the outcome of the 2024 elections, regardless of IPC's victory. Here's UDF's Mabasen /Narib:

2 December, 2024