insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Raquel Andreas Discusses Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Early Lead and Election Trends As Namibia awaits the final results of the Special Voting Presidential and National Assembly elections, political analyst Raquel Andreas offers valuable insights into the current trends and what they mean for the upcoming general election on November 27, 2024. Andreas predicts a fiercely competitive race between SWAPO’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), with Affirmative Repositioning (AR) likely to come in as a strong […] today15 November, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVEIW: Ndumba Kamwanya Analyzes Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s International Lead in Early Election Results As Namibia’s national election draws closer, political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has weighed in on the early results from the special vote, where SWAPO’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, secured a commanding 60% of the preliminary vote. Kamwanya acknowledges that while the early results offer a glimpse into the emerging trends, it is important not to read too much into them. Kamwanya points out that the special election electorate—comprised largely of […] today15 November, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 UDF Distances Itself From Endorsing Nandi-Ndaitwa The founder of the United Democratic Front, Gaob Justus //Garoeb,this past weekend endorsed the South West Africa People's Organization's presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa. The UDF party, however, has distanced itself from his sentiments: The organization's Mabasen /Narib: today11 November, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today21 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia From protest to power: #ShutItAllDown movement transforms into political force for Namibia’s future By Dilia Mazula The #Shutitalldown movement, originally known for its groundbreaking protest in October 2020 following the tragic death of 22-year-old Shannon Wasserfall, whose remains were reportedly found buried in a shallow grave 6 months after she went missing, recently announced its transition from a grassroots advocacy group to a political party, aiming to actively participate in Namibia's 2024 parliamentary elections. Speaking to Future Media News, Ndilokelwa Nthengwe, an […] today10 January, 2024
