insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Criticizes SEOM Report’s Impact The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has raised concerns about the effectiveness and impact of observer mission reports, particularly those conducted by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM). According to LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa, such reports often lack enforcement mechanisms and fail to hold electoral bodies accountable for discrepancies in elections. Simataa expressed skepticism regarding the weight these reports carry beyond their written mandates, arguing that governing bodies […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 SADC to Observe Namibia’s 2024 Elections The Southern African Development Community has confirmed its Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27. The SEOM will oversee the elections to ensure they adhere to democratic principles of fairness, transparency, and credibility. The mission will begin its work with refresher training for observers, starting November 15, and will include key assessments of Namibia’s political and security environments, the legal framework, and […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia SADC Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s 2024 Elections 12 November 2024, Gaborone, Botswana: In line with the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will observe Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27, 2024. The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) will oversee the pre-election phase, polling day, and post-election processes to ensure they align with democratic principles such as transparency, fairness, and credibility. The SEOM […] today13 November, 2024
