insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Ambassador Dunaiski Comments on Opposition’s Criticism of Election Process Ambassador Pius Dunaiski discussed the criticism from opposition parties, who accuse the Electoral Commission of severe mismanagement during last week's Presidential and National Assembly elections. Dunaiski warned that it would be a challenging case for the courts to resolve. todayDecember 5, 2024 8
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Opposition Backs IPC’s Legal Action on Elections Opposition parties have endorsed the IPC's decision to contest the this year's presidential and National Assembly elections in court. The IPC has informed the Electoral Commission about its intention to file an urgent Electoral Court application. PDM secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe confirmed the move. Here's IPC's Imms Nashinge: Meanwhile...the Affirmative Repositioning Movement plans a Press Event for today at 11am. Here's AR's George Kambala: todayDecember 2, 2024 38
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the DA plans to reintroduce two bills to stabilise coalition governments To S.A, where the DA plans to reintroduce two bills to stabilise coalition governments. The Local Government Municipal Structures Amendment Bill and the Constitution Nineteenth Amendment Bill aim to limit motions of no confidence to one per year, with exceptions for misconduct or legal violations. The DA’s George Michalakis believes these measures will reduce political instability and ensure better governance, focusing on service delivery rather than political games: […] todayNovember 12, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Opposition Urges Swapo’s Nandi-Ndaitwah to Prioritize Health Amid Campaign Demands Opposition parties have urged Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to prioritize her health, citing the demanding nature of campaigning. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who turns 72 today, fainted during a recent rally in Otjiwarongo but has denied any serious health issues. In a statement, she reassured the public that she is fine and committed to serving if elected. Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that the country cannot afford an unhealthy workforce due to productivity concerns. Popular […] todayOctober 29, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Opposition pressures Botswana Electoral Commission on voter’s roll Opposition parties in Botswana are putting pressure on the country’s electoral commission. With the country heading to elections on 30 October, the Botswana Congress Party is suing the Independent Electoral Commission over concerns about individuals registering in multiple constituencies. Party president Dumelang Saleshando wants these names removed from the voters' roll. todayOctober 24, 2024 27
insert_link Africa Tanzania’s election laws make it hard to build political opposition – what needs to change By Aikande Clement Kwayu, Tumaini University Makumira Tanzanians go to the polls this year in local elections to vote for street and village chairpersons. This will be followed by a general election next year for councillors, members of parliament and the president. Both sets of elections are being watched closely. They’re the first to be held following a raft of changes over the past eight […] todayJuly 15, 2024 10
insert_link World India implements new criminal codes, replacing British era laws India on Monday implemented three new criminal laws that replace archaic colonial-era legislation to significantly overhaul its criminal justice system. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi. India's opposition parties and lawyers have hit out at the new laws. todayJuly 1, 2024 42
insert_link South Africa S.Africa’s new centre-right government promises unity, action South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's new coalition government heralds a pragmatic centre-right shift as opposition parties take control of more than a third of ministries, bringing hope for better governance but also cohesion fears. The African National Congress (ANC), which has governed since the advent of democracy in 1994, keeps 20 of the 32 cabinet positions, including foreign affairs, finance, defence, justice and police. The historied party […] todayJuly 1, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa ANC set to lose majority after watershed vote By Umberto BACCHI with Zama LUTHULI in Durban South Africa's ruling ANC was on course to lose its 30-year-old unchallenged majority on Thursday after voters queued long into the night to cast their ballots, preliminary results and projections showed. With a fifth of votes tallied, the ANC was leading but with a score of 44 percent -- well down on the 57 percent it […] todayMay 30, 2024 28