/Khomas Leads Special Voter Turnout Amid Ballot Shortages

Namibian Elections 2024

/Khomas Leads Special Voter Turnout Amid Ballot Shortages

The Electoral Commission's Chairperson Elsie Nghikembwa reported that /Khomas recorded the highest special voter turnout yesterday, though the process faced issues like ballot shortages, long queues, and delays. The unexpectedly high turnout among security personnel contributed to the shortage. Despite these challenges, Nghikembwa noted that the voting proceeded smoothly overall.The commission's: De Wet Siluka.

November 14, 2024 10

World

It’s Election Day eve in the United States

It's Election Day eve in the US and both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are campaigning Monday in Pennsylvania, the battleground state with the largest number of electoral votes at stake. Kate Fisher reports from Washington:

November 5, 2024 17

World

Trump & Harris barnstorm swing states

The US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are blitzing the key battleground states on the final day of campaigning. Trump is spending the day in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan. The former president is asking people to get out to vote as soon as possible. Harris, meanwhile, is hitting multiple locations in Pennsylvania.

November 5, 2024 20

World

Kamala Harris promises to be a President ‘for all Americans’.

US Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are hot on each other's heels today, campaigning in the same battleground states with less than a week to go until polls close. The White House hopefuls will both be in Wisconsin and North Carolina, having laid out their 'closing arguments' to the American people in past days. Benji Hyer reports.

October 31, 2024 17

Africa

Botswana Prepares for Crucial Election as President Masisi Seeks Second Term

Botswana is set to vote today in an election that will decide if President Mokgweetsi Masisi can secure a second term amid economic challenges linked to declining diamond demand according to Reuters. The Botswana Democratic Party, in power since 1966, remains the frontrunner despite facing a drop in popularity, as voters will elect a National Assembly, with the largest party responsible for selecting the president.

October 30, 2024 11

World

Nearly 42 million Americans vote early ahead of election day

US Vice President Kamala Harris has accused former President Donald Trump of waging a selfish campaign of vengeance. She campaigned in Pennsylvania, an important swing state, ahead of the November 5 presidential elections. Almost 42 million Americans have already voted ahead of polling day.

October 28, 2024 19

Africa

Frelimo Extends 49-Year Rule as Daniel Chapo Wins Mozambique’s Contentious Election

Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country's divisive election, with its presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, securing 71% of the vote, reports BBC Africa. Chapo will succeed Filipe Nyusi as president, marking a new era with the first post-independence leader. His closest challenger, Venancio Mondlane, received 20% of the vote. Violent protests and a heavy police presence have followed the announcement of the results, with several fatalities reported.

October 25, 2024 17

Uncategorized

IPC’s Itula talks 2024 Election expectations

As Namibia approaches its seventh general election since independence, scheduled for 27 November 2024, political parties are gearing up for a highly anticipated race. Among them is the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party, led by Panduleni Itula, who spoke on the potential voter turnout and his expectations for increased support. In a recent interview with Future Media News, Itula shared his concerns about discrepancies in past vote counts, referring […]

October 17, 2024 34

Namibia

Call for ECN to engage political stakeholders fairly

Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has raised alarms over the low voter registration numbers ahead of the upcoming election on November 27. Kamwanya criticised the involvement of Sophia Shaningwa, the Swapo party's secretary general, in the registration process, suggesting that her presence undermines trust and appears politically motivated. Kamwanya urged the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to engage all political stakeholders to address these concerns. He emphasized the importance of increasing […]

July 17, 2024 48