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

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Oshiwambo

NEFF aulika ehafo laye eshi takakufa ombinga momahoololo oneudo

Ongudu yo Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) oyati eshangufululo layo noku tulwa momusholondodo weengudu dopapolitika natango oshili efindano loudemocry moshilongo. Edi oda popiwa kwao eli omupedu president wongudu yo NEFF, Kalimbo Iipumbu pefimbo loshongalele noikundaneki osho shaliko onghela osho sha talika shali tashi lalakanene okuulika olupandu layo melombwelo layadwja komangu lili ominge netokolo lali lakufwa ko commisi yomahoololo mo Namibia (ECN). Kalimbo taulike kutya, voo onga oilyo yongudu oveudite ombili […]

October 2, 2024 9 2

Oshiwambo

NEFF takakufa ombinga momahoololo oneudo

ECN okwe shiyelifa kutya ongudu yo Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) otai kakufa ombinga momahoololo omu November 2024, shalandula eshi yashangufulululwa noku tulwa vali momusholondodo weengudu dopapolitika moshilongo. Eshi osha landula eshi omangu yopombada moshilongo yali yayandja elombwelo mo 5 September 2024, opo ECN akale ashunifa elombwelo netokolo laye okukufa momusholondodo ongudu yo NEFF meengudu do papolitika, molwaasho ali temupe oushima kutya okwa dopa oku yandja eelopota dayo domavalulo. Momukanda […]

October 1, 2024 6

Namibia

Electoral Court upholds ECN decision against NEFF

The Electoral Court has ruled in favor of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, dismissing a case by the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter without costs. The ECN cancelled NEFF’s registration due to the party's failure to submit audited annual financial results as required by the Electoral Act. Reacting to the development, Political analyst, Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya said that the dismissal reaffirms the legal framework governing political parties in the country. Dr. […]

August 8, 2024 21

Namibia

NEFF Deputy President Longinus Iipumbu Rejects Amushelelo’s Criticism

The Deputy President of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters, Longinus Iipumbu, has dismissed former party member Michael Amushelelo's criticisms of the party's leadership. Amushelelo questioned the NEFF's leadership capabilities, alleging that the party failed to submit audited financial reports to the Electoral Commission. Iipumbu called Amushelelo's claims "childish" and lacking in substance. Amushelelo posted on social media on Sunday, criticizing the NEFF for not submitting audited financial statements since 2020, […]

July 26, 2024 28

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Oshiwambo

Michael Amushelelo, akupulashi omapopyo aavo tavemuula ombwada yopolitika

Omuxwaxwameki woshiwana Michael Amushelelo, okwa ekelashi omapopyo aavo tave muula ombwada yopapolitika, konima eshi ayandja elombwelo moshiwana kutya, ota waimine ongudu yopolitika yo Landless People’s Movement (LPM). Amushelelo epopyo eli okwe lipopya nodjonghundana yetu, konima eshi ayandja eshiivifo kutya okwa waimina ongudu yo LPM onghela. Omu 34 teshiyelifa kutya ovo veshi oukwatya waye ovena eshiivo laasho talalakanene. Amushelelo okwati yee okuna oufemba woku waimina nokuninga ehoololo loku kala mongudu omo […]

July 12, 2024 26 11 6

Namibia

NEFF hires top South African lawyer to fight deregistration

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has taken decisive legal action against the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), challenging the commission's decision to deregister the party. NEFF Member of Parliament and Deputy Leader Kalimbo Iipumbu said the party has enlisted the expertise of prominent South African lawyer Tembeka Ngcukaitobi to argue their case in the High Court of Namibia. Iipumbu stressed that their action is not merely a battle between […]

July 10, 2024 48

Namibia

Electoral Commission Pressures NEFF for Financial Statements, Party Faces Deregistration

According to reports,the Electoral Commission has been actively seeking financial statements from the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters since 2021. Despite multiple engagements, NEFF failed to submit required documents, leading to its deregistration by the ECN. NEFF's deputy leader intends to contest this decision. The ECN extended deadlines and provided clarifications on electoral regulations during meetings with NEFF, but compliance remains inconsistent among political parties

July 3, 2024 28

Namibia

“People’s General” Resigns from Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters

In a surprising announcement late last week, Michael Saddam Amushelelo, widely known as the "People's General" within the country, declared his resignation from the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters . Amushelelo, assured the nation of his continued leadership and commitment to advancing the interests of the people. His departure from NEFF marks a significant turn in the political landscape as he pledges to persist in his advocacy for economic justice and […]

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