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Politics

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NEFF challenge flops 
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NEFF challenge flops 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) decision to deregister Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) as a political party was upheld by the Electoral Court yesterday. NEFF’s deregistration as a political party stands, according to the Electoral Court’s ruling. In June, ECN disbarred NEFF as a political party because of its alleged non-compliance with the provisions...

UK riots: Namibians unaffected, but not safe
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UK riots: Namibians unaffected, but not safe

The United Kingdom continues to be plagued with anti-immigration outbursts as far-right protests and vandalism continue to create fear among locals.  The message is clear from the far-right protestors: asylum-seekers must vacate the country. International relations minister Peya Mushelenga told New Era that his office is closely monitoring with concern the unrest and violence that...

IPC commends registered voters
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IPC commends registered voters

The Independent Patriots for Change has commended the Electoral Commission of Namibia for a milestone achievement of registering 91% of eligible voters across Namibia and abroad. In a press statement yesterday, the IPC acknowledged that despite challenges, the ECN completed the registration process, responded to queries, and addressed challenges swiftly. The party recently concluded its...

Nudo congress ends in shambles 
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Nudo congress ends in shambles 

The failed National Unity Democratic Organisation’s elective congress has a huge financial and credibility cost, and could further shatter the party’s unity. Despite spending nearly N$1 million, of which N$300 000 was allegedly borrowed, the party’s long-awaited congress ended in tears this weekend. Delegates to the congress started arriving in Windhoek on Thursday. By Friday,...

Amushelelo: Opportunist or Activist? … finds refuge in LPM
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Amushelelo: Opportunist or Activist? … finds refuge in LPM

Erstwhile forex trader-turned-politician Michael Amushelelo, who recently dumped the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters following their deregistration for non-compliance, has joined the Landless People’s Movement. A flamboyant young man who once promised his followers in the forex trading business huge returns on their investments, Amushelelo or Stokkie, as he is affectionately known, has now become a...

Vote for balanced Parliament – NNN
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Vote for balanced Parliament – NNN

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibians should be guided by the principle of a balanced Parliament in terms of men and women, as well as young and old, in the general elections slated for November 2024.  She said this on Monday in Windhoek while launching the third Nalafem Summit as its patron.  The summit, a...

Swapo launches elections arsenal
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Swapo launches elections arsenal

The Swapo Party yesterday launched its key election campaign tools ahead of the November showdown, which is expected to separate pretenders from contenders. Chiefly, the ruling party launched its website, an online platform for political mobilisation and campaigning, through which messages and information will be relayed. Addressing party supporters and sympathisers, Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo...

Sheya: Only Swapo is tried, tested 
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Sheya: Only Swapo is tried, tested 

OKAHANDJA – The ruling Swapo Party remains the country’s only political entity with a proven track record on upholding the values of democracy, human rights, peace, stability, development and continued progress. “So, why fix it if it is not broken?”, Kunene governor Marius Sheya wanted to know.  This was amongst the questions he posed to...