Rudolf Gaiseb The Popular Democratic Movement, led by McHenry Venaani, protested and demanded on Tuesday that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) revoke the awarding of the ballot printing tender awarded to South African company, Ren-Form CC. The party marched from the UN Plaza in Katutura to the ECN’s head office in Windhoek North to...
SWAKOPMUND – President Nangolo Mbumba has encouraged voters to vote for Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, to ensure the continuation of Swapo’s long-standing leadership and governance track record. Mbumba made the call during a Swapo star rally held on Sunday at the DRC Sports Field, where he addressed thousands of supporters. He said trust in...
Republican Party of Namibia leader Henk Mudge has expressed what he terms deep concern over the state of the nation under the current administration. Speaking to the media at a briefing on Monday, he highlighted several issues facing the country, including unemployment, poverty and corruption. Mudge also used the platform to unveil 26 candidates for...
ONGENGA – Swapo politburo member Pohamba Shifeta has warned voters against drinking alcohol before they go to the polling station on 27 November, as it may lead them to making mistakes. “When a person is drunk, he or she may forget to vote for the Swapo Party. Let’s not allow alcohol to confuse us against...
Namibian democracy has lost an independent candidate for President, as all three outsider candidates were denied access to this November’s ballot from an illegal last-minute attempt to change the rules. Supporters of activist Jeremia Kuhepa Kaambo’s candidacy, who had blanketed the country to amass 7 000 signatures, double the required figure, were aghast to learn...
It seems many Namibians who are politically-inclined have come to read, understand and implement Article 17 of the Namibian Constitution to the letter. The Article guarantees political freedom, and the right to form and join political parties at will, provided it is done peacefully. The understanding of Article 17 is confirmed by the number of...
Loide Jason Lahja Nashuuta As the national elections approach, the political atmosphere in Namibia is increasingly fraught with discord as political parties continue their protest against the electoral process in the weeks preceding the vote. This situation arises from serious accusations that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) granted the ballot printing contract to South...
Lahja Nashuuta The South West Africa National Union (Swanu) secretary general Ngaijake Sam Tjikuzu has requested the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to reject a parliamentary list submitted by party member Issaskar Tjihoreko. The Swanu faction, under the leadership of Evilastus Kaaronda, submitted its final list to the electoral commission last week. This list prominently...
MARIENTAL – As tensions rise ahead of Namibia’s upcoming elections, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has voiced concern about its credibility during a rally in Mariental on Sunday. He criticised the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for awarding a controversial ballot printing tender to South African company Ren-Form CC. He stated “What we...
The Affirmative Repositioning political party launched its ambitious plan in Katima Mulilo over the weekend “to rescue Namibia from collapse”. Dubbed ‘AR Plan for Namibia’, the manifesto lays out their vision to liberate the country from the chains of hardship, should the electorate give them the mandate to govern on 27 November. “Namibia is a...