Botswana’s ruling party promises change ahead of Wednesday’s election

Botswana’s ruling party promises change ahead of Wednesday’s election

Botswana’s ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party which has been in power for nearly six decades, is calling for “change” in its campaign ahead of Wednesday’s election—a slogan more typical of opposition groups. According to Bloomberg News, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who has led since 2018, acknowledged a need for a new approach, though opposition leaders argue the BDP cannot deliver it.

October 28, 2024 12

Namibia

LPM responds to Amushelelo’s resignation

The Landless People's Movement has responded to Michael Amushelelo's resignation from the party, as he rejoined the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa said that Amushelelo's resignation, made via social media, bypassed formal channels. Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that all the independent presidential candidates have been rejected from participating in the upcoming presidential elections for not meeting the requirements while 15 candidates […]

October 17, 2024 45

Africa

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa reassigns key ministers

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has re-assigned his foreign affairs and higher education ministers to new posts with immediate effect. According to Bloomber, Frederick Shava, formerly the foreign affairs minister, was named higher education minister, Martin Rushwaya, the chief secretary to the president and cabinet, said in an emailed statement on Tuesday. Shava succeeds Amon Murwira, who has been appointed as the new foreign affairs minister. Shava, who previously served as Zimbabwe's ambassador to […]

October 16, 2024 3

Namibia

Electoral Commission of Namibia confirms 2024 election candidates

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) held a public meeting on Wednesday to formally receive nominations for candidates and political parties contesting the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The final list of candidates will be made public on Thursday, 17 October 2024, according to ECN Commissioner Dr. Emmerencia Leonard. In a developing situation, the ECN has granted independent candidates an additional 24 hours to submit the required number […]

October 16, 2024 16

South Africa

ActionSA launches government of national unity performance tracker

ActionSA has launched the Government of National Unity's performance tracker to monitor the coalition government. At a media briefing, ActionSA's national chairperson Michael Beaumont says the tracker will empower citizens to assess the government's progress and failures and push for the necessary reforms.

October 15, 2024 16

World

French far-right leader goes on trial

The French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen has gone on trial for embezzlement in Paris. She and 26 other National Rally party politicians deny misusing European Union funds. Ross Cullen reports. According to the Associated Press, Le Pen denied violating any rules. The veteran politician told journalists that she remained confident. She vowed to present the judges with “extremely serious and extremely solid arguments.″

September 30, 2024 16

Uncategorized

IPC hosts first national elective conference in Windhoek

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is hosting its inaugural national elective conference for members of parliament at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. The conference is being held on Thursday and Friday, September 12-13, 2024. Under the theme, "Strengthening Democracy and Building the Future: A New Vision for Namibia," the event will also see the launch of the party's manifesto on Saturday. IPC National Spokesperson, Imms Nashinge, will provide insights […]

September 12, 2024 38

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

Africa

Paul Kagame has had an iron grip on Rwanda for decades – 6 essential reads on what keeps him in power

By Julius Maina, The Conversation and Kagure Gacheche, The Conversation There is little doubt that Paul Kagame will win the votes necessary to extend his 24-year rule in Rwanda’s general election on 15 July 2024. The ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic Front, nominated Kagame as its presidential candidate during a congress in March. He got 99.1% of the vote. Kagame faces Frank Habineza, who […]

July 12, 2024 28