ECN rejects three presidential candidates’ nomination

Ally Angula By: Josia Shigwedha The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has rejected Ally Angula, Else Chen, and Jeremia Kaambo's applications to contest as presidential candidates in the November election. The Commission's chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, said the three independent candidates failed to meet some provisions. Nghikembua added that the ECN had extended the public sitting to allow rejected candidates to rectify their nominations. "The extension has been granted to afford […]

October 16, 2024 9

Namibia

Swapo Party announces electoral college results

The Swapo Party convened its much-anticipated electoral college, commonly referred to as the "pot," over the weekend. Approximately 600 delegates, including members of parliament and the party's central committee, participated in the process to elect candidates for the upcoming National Assembly election scheduled for November. Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighed in on the electoral process, offering his opinion on the importance of the "pot" in shaping Swapo's political landscape. […]

September 9, 2024 312

South Africa

S.A. Parliament Receives MK Party’s Notice on Removal of Public Representatives

S.A parliament has confirmed it has received correspondence from the MK Party advising the Speaker of the National Assembly of its decision to remove several of its public representatives from the National Assembly. Parliament’s spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo says according to the Constitution, a person loses membership of the National Assembly if they cease to be a member of the party that nominated them to the Assembly:

August 9, 2024 24

Namibia

PDM opposes Bill limiting public demonstrations

Debate on the Public Gathering Bill, which could restrict demonstrations at certain public institutions for national security reasons, has been postponed to September. The bill intends to protect constitutional rights while maintaining public order and safety. It would prohibit demonstrations in restricted areas such as court buildings, the National Assembly, the State House, airports, embassies, military buildings, and central intelligence offices. PDM Member of Parliament, Maximilian Katjimune says his party […]

August 8, 2024 29

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Business / Economics

Finance Minister tables Income Tax Amendment Bill

The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi has introduced the Income Tax Amendment Act of 2024 in the National Assembly. The Act provides tax relief to individuals and non-mining companies by amending Schedule 4 of the Income Tax Act of 1981, which addresses tax rates. Shiimi had announced in the February 2024 national budget that all taxpayers would receive relief by adjusting the tax tables by N$50,000, exempting […]

August 7, 2024 325 4 2

World

French PM poised to take caretaker role in deadlocked France

By Jurgen HECKER French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was set to resign but stay on as head of a caretaker government Tuesday, officials said, with no replacement in sight as divided parliamentary groups succumb to infighting. President Emmanuel Macron is expected to accept Attal's resignation after Tuesday's cabinet meeting -- the first since his allies got roundly beaten in a snap National Assembly election called […]

July 16, 2024 12

Oshiwambo

Aanambelewa yepangelo itaazi we miilonga pethimbo momahogololo giilyo yegumbo lyopashigwana

Ominista yeyambulepo lyokomikunda noondoolopa Erastus Utoni okweetapo, onga oshinima sheendelela ,omalundululo mo section 77 yo Electoral Act,okupitika aanilonga yepangelo ya hogololwe momahpgololo go National Assembly itaaya thigipo iilonga yawo. O Electoral Amendment Bill otayi vulitha iilyo mbyoka yi longithe omasiku gawo gomafudho pethimbo lyomahogololo ,noku galukila kiilonga ngele inaya mona oshipundi. Elunduluko ndika otali lalakanene oku kalekapo uuthemba wopakotampango ,oku kwashilipaleka iikumungu yomahogololo yi kale tayi longo nuupu,noku yambulapo ompito […]

July 13, 2024 9

World

200 candidates quit French runoff, aiming to block far right: AFP tally

At least 200 candidates have stood down ahead of France's runoff election as President Emmanuel Macron and a left-wing coalition seek to block the far right, an AFP tally showed on Tuesday. On Sunday, France votes in the decisive final round of the snap legislative polls Macron called after his camp received a drubbing in European elections last month. The rivals are hoping that tactical withdrawals […]

July 2, 2024 31

World

Tensions flare between far right, Macron camp ahead of France vote

By Paul Aubriat, Tom Barfield and Stuart Williams Tensions soared on Thursday between supporters of Emmanuel Macron and the French far-right after its longtime leader Marine Le Pen cast doubt on the president's ability to act as head of the armed forces after legislative elections. The far-right National Rally (RN) is tipped to win the election, potentially giving Le Pen's party the post […]

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