Political Parties Weigh In On ECN’s Decision to Print Additional Ballot Papers

Political Parties Weigh In On ECN’s Decision to Print Additional Ballot Papers

Several political parties have voiced concerns about the Electoral Commission deciding to produce an additional 400,000 ballot papers for the forthcoming national elections on November 27, inclusive of 200,000 surplus ballots for both the presidential and National Assembly elections, despite having only 1.4 million registered voters. IPC's Imms Nashinge: United Democratic Fron't Mabasen /Narib also weighed in:

November 4, 2024 29

Africa

Opposition pressures Botswana Electoral Commission on voter’s roll

Opposition parties in Botswana are putting pressure on the country’s electoral commission. With the country heading to elections on 30 October, the Botswana Congress Party is suing the Independent Electoral Commission over concerns about individuals registering in multiple constituencies. Party president Dumelang Saleshando wants these names removed from the voters' roll.

October 24, 2024 29

Namibia

ECN to test upgraded voter registration system

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that it will conduct a mock verification exercise for the upgraded Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System. This follows the completion of the "Integrated Solution," which connects the voter registration, identification and verification, political party and organisation registration, nominations, and election results management modules. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka says the improved system leverages mobile technology to make voter verification more efficient on polling […]

August 27, 2024 27

Namibia

ECN records high voter registration rates in Kunene and Oshana

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced a considerable breakthrough in the recent voter registration drive held from 29 July to 1 August 2024. A total of 152,472 eligible voters were registered, averaging 38,002 registrations per day. This represents the highest turnout since the commencement of the General Registration of Voters (GRV), with a 91% turnout of eligible voters. The Kunene and Oshana regions recorded the highest registration rates at […]

August 5, 2024 43

Namibia

Voter Registration in Kunene Region Exceeds Expectations Despite Challenges

Voter registration in the Kunene Region has proceeded smoothly, overcoming challenges such as displaced farmers seeking grazing for cattle in drought-affected areas, according to ECN's Kunene regional electoral officer, Mike Nganjone. As the registration deadline approached, a rush of people registered for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections in November. Over the past two months, the region has achieved over 92% registration of eligible voters, with some constituencies exceeding […]

August 2, 2024 38

Namibia

ECN records 81 per cent voter registration

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced on Monday that a total of 1.3 million eligible Namibians had registered as voters within the country and at all diplomatic missions abroad. The commission in a media statement said about 1 315 124 eligible voters have registered and represent those registered between 03 June and 27 July 2024. It said voters registered between 22 and 27 July 2024 represent […]

July 30, 2024 26

Namibia

ECN sets up registration points for inmates

With less than two weeks until the general voter's registration for the November 27 election ends, the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has called for increased voter education and better inclusion of the inmate population. However, De Wet Siluka, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), responded by highlighting the Commission's efforts to address these concerns. "We would like to acknowledge the correspondents from the Landless People’s Movement. While acknowledging […]

July 23, 2024 65

Namibia

71% of Namibians register to vote

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that a total of 1,153,916 eligible Namibians, representing 71% of eligible voters, have registered both within the country and at Namibian diplomatic missions abroad from 3 June to 20 July 2024. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka. While acknowledging the improvement in the cumulative turnout to date both at the regional and constituency levels, the Commission, in a media statement issued on […]

July 22, 2024 46

Namibia

Witbooi urges Hardap councillors to address voter ID issues

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, visited Mariental to discuss mass voter registration and how the lack of identification cards among residents hinders the election process. Witbooi said out of more than 94 000 identification cards printed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, an alarming 40 000 remain uncollected. “Uncollected identification cards are a big concern. I ask local councillors to work closely […]

July 19, 2024 23