insert_link 1 Namibia Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Targets Boost in Voter Participation The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, directed by Natalie Russmann, is focused on enhancing participative democracy by encouraging higher voter turnout in upcoming elections. Amid a global decline in voter participation, the organization is taking proactive steps to address this issue through initiatives like the presidential candidates debate. Their efforts aim to counter the decreasing voter engagement seen in recent elections worldwide. todayAugust 16, 2024 35 1
insert_link Namibia Leaders Urge Increased Youth Participation in Upcoming Elections There is a growing call from leaders across various sectors for increased youth involvement in the upcoming elections. Uajokorisa Karuaihe, CEO of the One Economy Foundation, has also emphasized the importance of engaging young people in the electoral process. todayAugust 9, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Naita Hishoono: Active Political Participation Essential for Stronger Democracy Naita Hishoono, Executive Director of the Namibia Institute For Democracy, emphasized the importance of Namibians actively participating in politics to strengthen the country's democracy. She shared this insight during a recent interview with One Africa TV. todayAugust 1, 2024 28
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Empowering Namibia’s Youth: An Interview with Kristine Shetunyenga of Social Enabled Education Namibia Windhoek, Namibia – Social Enabled Education Namibia (SEEN) is making significant strides in empowering young Namibians through civic engagement. Kristine Shetunyenga, the PR and Marketing Manager for SEEN, recently spoke with Leonard Witbeen on "In Focus with Leonard Witbeen," shedding light on the organization's impactful work. Promoting Civic Engagement Kristine Shetunyenga provided an overview of SEEN's mission: to empower and provide leadership opportunities to young people by fostering civic engagement. […] todayJuly 31, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Swartbooi Criticizes Low Voter Registration and Central Government at Keetmanshoop Event Landless People’s Movement leader, Bernadus Swartbooi expressed concerns about the low voter registration in the ||Kharas Region and urged citizens to register before the 1 August deadline. With only 41,861 registered out of 70,672 eligible voters, he called for an extension of the registration period and criticized the ECN for not including prisoners. Swartbooi also condemned the central government for concentrating power and resources, alleging corruption and neglect of regional […] todayJuly 22, 2024 23
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Landless People’s Movement Applauds ECN Decision Granting Access to Political Parties In a recent development hailed as a significant step forward in democratic participation, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has responded positively to a request from the Landless People's Movement (LPM) to grant political parties access to the registration process. Ivan Skrywer, representing the LPM, expressed his enthusiasm for this decision and outlined its implications in a recent statement. Skrywer commended the ECN for its responsiveness, emphasizing that such […] todayJune 4, 2024 28