Ambassador Dunaiski Comments on Opposition’s Criticism of Election Process

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.

December 5, 2024 8

Nam Elections 2024

Swapo Secures Majority as Nandi-Ndaitwah Wins Presidency

The Electoral Commission officially declared the results of the this year's Presidential and National Assembly elections, with Swapo clinching 51 out of 96 seats. In the presidential race, Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emerged victorious with 57.31%, while IPC's Dr. Panduleni Itula received 25.50%. Future Media News' Angie Scholtz sat down for an exclusive interview with President Nangolo Mbumba: Notable Swapo ministers losing their seats include Peya Mushelenga, Tom Alweendo, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, […]

December 4, 2024 33

Nam Elections 2024

Namibia’s choice: Stability vs radical change

Image contributed: Electoral Commission of Namibia By Johnathan Beukes Given Namibia’s increasing international importance and considering its strategic location, its standing in the region, and its potential newfound oil wealth, the southern African nation’s Presidential and National Assembly elections this week will be watched keenly across the planet. Wednesday's elections are unfolding against a backdrop of shifting political dynamics, both internationally and within Southern Africa. While the focus in recent […]

November 25, 2024 15

Namibia

Ndumba Kamwanya Weighs In On Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Early Lead

Here's the analysis form expert Ndumba Kamawanya on Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the SWAPO's presidential candidate, who is leading the national election with 60% of preliminary votes. Her lead is followed by IPC at 27% and AR at 6%. Nandi-Ndaitwah gained strong support from overseas voters but was surpassed by IPC’s Panduleni Itula in cities like London and Cape Town. Political Ananlyst: Ndumba Kamwanya firstly weighs in on Police votes: In […]

November 15, 2024 52

Local

Restricted Airspace in Windhoek Flight Information Region for Presidential and National Assembly Elections

Windhoek - The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announces the establishment of restricted airspace within the Windhoek Flight Information Region (FYWF) to ensure safety and security during the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections. Following Part 71 of the Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations (NAMCARs), the Executive Director has issued a directive restricting certain activities in the Windhoek Flight Information Region (FIR) on specified election dates. This restriction, effective […]

November 12, 2024 7

World

Americans react to Trump’s win

To The U.S now, where in Manhattan, some Donald Trump supporters have gathered to celebrate his victory in front of Trump Tower. Trump will become the second president in US history to serve a non-consecutive term - but the first Republican to do so. New Yorkers have been digesting the news.

November 7, 2024 15

Namibia

Final push for voter registration efforts underway

With August 1 being the final day for eligible Namibian citizens to register to vote and receive a voter’s card for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27, we spoke with an economist about the importance of voter registration. According to Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, strong democracies often lead to stronger economies, making it key for everyone to participate. The general elections in Namibia are scheduled for […]

July 31, 2024 46

World

Sure, 2024 has had lots of news – but compared with 1940, 1968 or 1973, it’s nothing exceptional

Images from prominent events of 2024 in the US. Rebecca Droke/AFP; Qian Weizhong/VCG; Justin Sullivan; Erin Schaff/POOL/AFP, all via Getty Images By Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College History usually happens at a leisurely pace, with major events months or even years apart. But this year, it seems like someone has pushed fast-forward, with significant events coming on a weekly or even daily basis. One company is now selling […]

July 24, 2024 22

World

Social media platforms are blocked in Iran. Candidates in this week’s presidential election are embracing them anyway

By Amin Naeni, Deakin University After Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on May 20, the Iranian government had to schedule an early election to choose a new president. The regime has approved six presidential candidates to run in the election on June 28. The pool includes four hardliners, one centrist and one reformist. The main competition is expected […]

June 26, 2024 21