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

Namibia Decides 2024

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Nam Elections 2024

ECN to announce final election results tonight as analyst weighs in

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has confirmed that the official final results of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections will be announced at 20:00 tonight. Political analyst Rakkel Andreas says the announcement is highly anticipated, particularly as Swapo has already scheduled a press briefing for tomorrow, where the president-elect is expected to address the nation. “There’s no surprise in the presidential race,” Andreas noted, pointing out that Swapo […]

todayDecember 3, 2024 43

Nam Elections 2024

Rundu polling officials force ECN to increase training allowance

Polling officials in Rundu have issued an ultimatum to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), demanding a pay increase within 24 hours or risking a boycott of the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections. The dispute arose over a daily training allowance of N$150, which officials claimed was insufficient. Their protests escalated into disrupted training sessions, creating chaos ahead of the crucial electoral process. In response to the unrest, the […]

todayNovember 25, 2024 22

Namibia

Afrobarometer addresses the role of social media in political campaigns

Despite over 55% of Namibians relying on social media for news and information, most political parties in the country lack a significant presence on these platforms. According to Round 9 of the Afrobarometer survey, this is concerning given the upcoming elections, as social media can be a valuable tool for parties to reach and communicate with their supporters. Local Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighs in on the matter. According […]

todayMay 21, 2024 60 2

Science & Technology

Google prepares election policy roll-out worldwide

Google has confirmed it is restricting the types of election-related questions users can ask its Artificial Intelligence chatbot Gemini. The company says the policy has already been rolled out in India, which will hold elections starting in April. A spokesperson for Google told the BBC that the latest move was part of plans announced last year around its approach to elections. Elections are due to be held in countries around […]

todayMarch 13, 2024 26

Business / Economics

Development economist says SA’s budget lacks political will

With South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presenting the country's budget yesterday, development economist Dr. Nthabiseng Moleko shared with Newzroom Afrika that the budget has shifted its focus towards accounting and fund allocation.   Meanwhile at home, the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has set aside 28 February 2024, for the tabling of the 2024/2025 budget. Salomo Hei the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence says because it’s an […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024 21

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