insert_link Namibia Fewer Candidates, More Voters Ahead of Election Day Citizens will head to the polls on 26 November with a smaller field of contenders than in 2020. The Electoral Commission confirmed 456 candidates representing 20 political parties and 68 independents. Despite the decline, voter registration has risen to nearly 1.5 million. Public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo. today13 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Mulongeni Urges Parties to Focus on Local Needs Political analyst Ben Mulongeni told NewsOnOne's Willem Snyman that parties must offer realistic and actionable messages that address local issues ahead of the regional council and local authority elections. He noted that many voters skip local polls because parties often pick loyalists instead of candidates genuinely supported by the community, leaving citizens disengaged. today22 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Political Groups Demand Funding for Ballot Oversight Political parties have expressed frustration over the Electoral Commission’s decision not to pay for their participation in monitoring ballot paper printing in South Africa. Manuel Ngaringombe, secretary general of the Popular Democratic Movement, said the four selected parties should not have to cover their own expenses for such a critical process. ECN’s spokesperson, De Wet Siluka. today16 October, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 LPM Officially Joins IPC Election Court Battle The Electoral Court has ruled that the Landless People’s Movement can join the Independent Patriots for Change in its legal bid to challenge the 2024 National Assembly election. Judges ruled in favor after no opposition was raised against LPM’s application to co-apply in the case. LPM's Lifalaza Robert-Prince Simataa: In the same sitting, Simataa raised this serious concern: today24 February, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Responds to Election Credibility Challenges Amid Court Cases The Electoral Commission has clarified that no new voters were allowed to vote on November 28, 2024, during the extended election period. ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua stated that only those still in queues by 21:00 on November 27 were permitted to vote. The extension was due to technical issues and ballot shortages at 36 polling stations. Political parties, including Nudo, are backing court challenges to the election results, citing […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, ATM Leader Optimistic About Resolving EFF-MK Party Tensions South Africa's Africa Transformation Movement leader Vuyo Zungula believes tensions between the EFF and MK Party can be resolved following leadership defections. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, on the sideline of MK Party's first anniversary, Zungula called for dialogue between party leaders to mend the rift, emphasising unity within the progressive caucus. He highlighted that collaboration among diverse political parties fosters growth and strengthens collective efforts: today17 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Opens Nominations for Guinas Constituency By-Election Until December 21st The Electoral Commision has announced that nominations for the Guinas Constituency by-election in Oshikoto Region are open until December 21 this year. Political parties and independent candidates must submit their nominations online or in person. ECN's De Wet Siluka expands: Meanwhile in other election-related news: The Landless People's Movement SG told One Africa TV News journalist Josia Shigweda that they have received approval to inspect the electoral materials this […] today13 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA Electoral Reform Panel Receives 350 Submissions The South Africa Electoral Reform Consultation Panel says it has received around 350 written submissions on electoral reform including from all 18 political parties in Parliament. The panel is tasked with independently investigating, and making recommendations on potential reforms of the electoral system, for the election of the National Assembly and the provincial legislatures. The panel’s, Michael Hendrickse, says the electoral reform is not a silver bullet for resolving […] today5 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 President Mbumba Calls for Unity Ahead of Elections President Nangolo Mbumba, in his message ahead of Namibia's 8th Presidential and National Assembly Elections, called on all Namibians to vote in large numbers and uphold democratic traditions. He highlighted the importance of peaceful, fair, and free elections, recalling the country’s 34-year democratic history. The first citizen expressed gratitude to the late President Hage Geingob and urged citizens to participate calmly and respectfully. The head of state, in addition, […] today26 November, 2024
