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 Namibia Latest Update On U.S Presidential Elections as Trump Leads The latest stats indicate Donald Trump has taken an early lead in the US election - as votes continue to be counted. Polling expert Scarlett Maguire has been analysing the latest data. These people voted in North Carolina. today6 November, 2024
insert_link World Pennsylvania results not expected on election night Pennsylvania has been a major focus for both the Trump and Harris campaigns, as polling shows the two candidates in a dead heat to claim the state's nineteen electoral college votes. However, as was the case four years ago, if the race is as close as predicted, a winner isn't expected to be declared on election night. Ira Spitzer reports from Philadelphia. today6 November, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Political analyst warns of tense political climate in Namibia With Namibia preparing for elections on 27 November 2024, we contacted political analyst Prof. Dr. Henning Melber, a Senior Research Associate at the Nordic Africa Institute in Sweden, for his opinion on the country's current political climate. Prof. Melber describes the political atmosphere as highly competitive and tense, noting an increase in inappropriate tactics and the spread of fake news. He highlights that the electorate faces appeals to prejudices and […] today6 August, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s unity government could see a continuation of the ANC’s political dominance – and hurt the DA By Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand The ANC’s loss of its majority in the recent election, and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s formation of a government of national unity, have been interpreted by some commentators as indicating the end of the ANC as a “dominant party”. That is, one which recurrently wins elections and hence dominates a political system. Their argument, and it is not unconvincing, is […] today30 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Politicians urged to simplify manifestos to engage young voters https://youtu.be/94YOzZof2fs By: Valeria Handobe, via News on One Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Youth Leader and Head of Communications, Julia Nekwaya called on political parties to make their manifestos more digestible for young voters. Nekwaya was speaking at the EduVote panel discussion, hosted by the Global Shapers - Windhoek hub, which aims to amplify the voices and perspectives of young voters, encouraging them to actively engage […] today3 June, 2024
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 […] today30 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Political analyst weigh in on the rise of young Presidents in Africa Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has pledged to govern with humility and transparency and vowed to "fight corruption at every level", rebuild institutions, and tackle the cost-of-living crisis. Faye, who is 44, is one of Africa's youngest Presidents. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas says the continent is seeing a rise in young people taking over from the stalwarts of African democracy. today10 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Rosa Namises announces independent bid for Presidency Social, gender equality, and human rights activist Rosa Namises has announced that she will run as an independent candidate for Namibia’s Presidential elections in November 2024. The former secretary general of Congress of Democrats and parliamentarian says she is running for presidency to address the country’s social issues. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas weighs in. today8 April, 2024
