insert_link Nam Elections 2024 SADC Election Observers Arrive in Namibia for November Polls The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries has deployed a mission to Namibia to observe the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27. The 37-member delegation, led by Hon. Justice Priscilla Chigumba of Zimbabwe, includes representatives from nine SADC nations and two from West Africa for peer learning. Based in Windhoek’s Mercure Hotel, the mission will assess Namibia's electoral process, ensuring transparency and impartiality. A preliminary statement will follow […] todayNovember 21, 2024 2
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni on Influencers and Elections Nov 20, 2024, 8:45 AM In an age where digital platforms dominate, influencers and content creators are emerging as critical players in shaping political discourse, especially among younger voters. Digital expert Nrupesh Soni recently shared his insights into this growing phenomenon, particularly its impact on elections in Namibia. Soni highlighted a notable shift in how young people consume information. "The way information is consumed currently by most of the youth […] todayNovember 20, 2024 6
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 SADC to Observe Namibia’s 2024 Elections The Southern African Development Community has confirmed its Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27. The SEOM will oversee the elections to ensure they adhere to democratic principles of fairness, transparency, and credibility. The mission will begin its work with refresher training for observers, starting November 15, and will include key assessments of Namibia’s political and security environments, the legal framework, and […] todayNovember 14, 2024 2
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 /Khomas Leads Special Voter Turnout Amid Ballot Shortages The Electoral Commission's Chairperson Elsie Nghikembwa reported that /Khomas recorded the highest special voter turnout yesterday, though the process faced issues like ballot shortages, long queues, and delays. The unexpectedly high turnout among security personnel contributed to the shortage. Despite these challenges, Nghikembwa noted that the voting proceeded smoothly overall.The commission's: De Wet Siluka. todayNovember 14, 2024 10
insert_link Local NAMPU Demands That ECN Stop Harassing Journalists at The Polls The Namibia Professionals’ Union (NAMPU) demands that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) immediately cease its harassment and obstruction of journalists covering the elections at the Van Rhyn polling station. Journalists must be allowed to perform their work freely and without interference. Currently, journalists are hungry, their phones are flat, and they have been denied the freedom to move in and out of polling stations. This obstruction is unacceptable, as […] todayNovember 14, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia SADC Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s 2024 Elections 12 November 2024, Gaborone, Botswana: In line with the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will observe Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27, 2024. The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) will oversee the pre-election phase, polling day, and post-election processes to ensure they align with democratic principles such as transparency, fairness, and credibility. The SEOM […] todayNovember 13, 2024 16
insert_link Local Restricted Airspace in Windhoek Flight Information Region for Presidential and National Assembly Elections Windhoek - The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announces the establishment of restricted airspace within the Windhoek Flight Information Region (FYWF) to ensure safety and security during the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections. Following Part 71 of the Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations (NAMCARs), the Executive Director has issued a directive restricting certain activities in the Windhoek Flight Information Region (FIR) on specified election dates. This restriction, effective […] todayNovember 12, 2024 3
insert_link 4 Namibia Media Professionals Union Adresses Jonathan Beukes’ New Era Removal The Namibia Media Professionals Union has strongly condemned the escalating interference and censorship within the local media, highlighted by the alleged forced removal of Jonathan Beukes from his position at New Era Publication Corporation on the eve of national elections. The organization's Secretary General, Jemima Beukes: todayNovember 12, 2024 19 4
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 IPC Candidate Panduleni Itula Emphasizes Leadership as Serving the People’s Needs The Independent Patriots for Change presidential candidatePanduleni Itula, said Leadership is not about sitting offices but it is about understanding the needs of their people and having them at hearts. todayNovember 11, 2024 14