insert_link Namibia More than 300 thousand Namibians register to vote The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that since the commencement of the general voter registration, a cumulative total number of 366,036 eligible Namibians registered as voters inside the country and at all diplomatic missions abroad. This figure represents an average of 29,918 registered voters per day during the period 10 to 15 June 2024. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka. todayJune 20, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia 0ver 300 000 voters registered: ECN The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has registered a cumulative total of 366 036 eligible Namibians since the commencement of the General Registration of Voters (GRV). The GRV started on 03 June and is set to end on 01 August 2024. In a media statement issued on Wednesday, the ECN said the figure represents those registered as voters inside the country and at all Namibian diplomatic missions abroad […] todayJune 20, 2024 4
insert_link Local The Use of the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS) for the Conduct of the 2024’s General Registration of Voters (GRV) The Commission wishes to share ongoing information related to the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS), following the commencement of the general voter registration process, and some interest shown by the public in the system: 1. During 2010 – 2013, ECN migrated from the manual paper-based voter registration system to a Custom-Made digital biometrics voters registration system, referred to as Mobile Voters Register System (MVRS). This system […] todayJune 6, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Namibians urged to register to vote The Electoral Commission of Namibia is urging all eligible Na-mibians to register to vote in November's elections as voter reg-istration started yesterday. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka says the turnout was good on the first day. todayJune 4, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia ECN Launches Campaign to Boost Voter Registration and Participation for 2024 Elections The Electoral Commission of Namibia is intensifying efforts to ensure all eligible voters register and participate in the upcoming November general elections. Aiming for a 77% voter turnout, a 10% increase from 2019, ECN is conducting a comprehensive voter education campaign. Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama praised political parties for encouraging voter registration. The campaign, focused on first-time voters, runs until August 1, under the slogan "Step up for your […] todayMay 31, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Namibians urged to register for their voter cards for the upcoming national elections President Nangolo Mbumba has urged all eligible Namibians to register for their voter cards for the upcoming national elections. The Electoral Commission of Namibia will conduct the nationwide registration of voters from 03 June to 01 August 2024. President Mbumba made the call during a courtesy visit by Iran’s Ambassador to Namibia. He said 2024 is a very important year for the country, noting that there is a need […] todayMay 30, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Youth reluctant to vote in upcoming elections. https://youtu.be/BdYbJa81628 By Finna Kahili As national elections approach, there is a concern about youth reluctance to vote despite calls for their participation. The turnout of young voters could significantly influence election outcomes and shape political priorities and policymaking. NewsOnOne interviewed several university students about the upcoming National Assembly and Presidential elections slated for 27 November this year. Students indicated they might participated in the voter […] todayMay 13, 2024 21
insert_link World Future Media News, Top Stories: May 6th – May 10th https://youtu.be/ocuYJYvY62w In case you missed this week's top stories: Namibia prepares for elections with voter registration dates announced, Namibian delegation attends Italy's leading Fruit and Vegetable Expo, and investigations initiated into a death at Katutura Health Centre. AstraZeneca admits a rare side effect from its Covid-19 vaccine, and the government is monitoring developments. A new app launched by NUST UNESCO Research Chair aims to prevent violence. In regional news, […] todayMay 10, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission of Namibia announces voter registration dates Namibia is poised for a pivotal democratic moment as it prepares for presidential and National Assembly elections slated for November 27, 2024. Voter registration is set to take place between June 3 and August 1, with all eligible Namibians expected to register afresh to participate in the upcoming elections. The nomination of independent candidates is expected to take place on October 14, while the nomination court for political parties is […] todayMay 6, 2024 46
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