On Friday, 13 December 2024, the Electoral Court ordered the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to grant the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) access to specific statistical electoral data pertaining to the recentl-held National Assembly (NA) election. This case raises several curious questions. For brevity, only two issues are...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Electoral Court ruled on Friday that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) must provide the Landless People’s Movement and Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) the information they seek. The LPM and the IPC want access to voting materials including the total votes cast, the total votes rejected, spoiled ballots, the total number...
Auleria Wakudumo A group of constituency IT field support officials who were appointed for 36 days during last month’s election have expressed dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission of Namibia, claiming they were not paid what was agreed between the parties. The affected group told New Era they signed contracts to work from 9 November to...
OMUTHIYA – Swapo Party vice president and the President-elect of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said she will implement the 2025-2030 election manifesto that contains the commitments Swapo has made to the people of Namibia. Nandi-Ndaitwah, known affectionately as ‘NNN’, during the official opening of the Swapo retreat held in Windhoek on Saturday said the election manifesto...
MARIENTAL – In the southern region of Hardap, the political rivalry between Swapo and the Landless People’s Movement has intensified, shaping the landscape of recent elections. The vibrant colours of both parties, Swapo’s red, green and blue alongside LPM’s orange and white, dominated the campaign trails, signalling a fierce competition for voter allegiance. The 2024...
Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes once said “Forewarned is forearmed”. This phrase means prior knowledge of possible dangers, problems or situations gives one a tactical advantage to deal with it when you need to. A danger foreseen is half avoided. Those who know that something is coming are better prepared to face it than those...
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed rumours about her health during Swapo Party’s victory celebrations in Windhoek over the weekend. Coming out guns blazing, Nandi-Ndaitwah poured cold water over claims in certain quotas that she collapsed during one of her star rallies in the run-up to the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Nandi-Ndaitwah won the presidential race...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The battle between the ruling party, Swapo, the Popular Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Front for Kunene’s seven constituencies has reached boiling point. This is so, as the parties prepare for next year’s local government and regional constituency elections. Last week’s Presidential and National Assembly elections demonstrated political parties’ desire...
Chelva Wells Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah has ascribed Swapo’s sustained popularity in areas such as Kavango East and Kavango West regions to historical allegiance stemming from its liberating role and association with stability. In an interview with Nampa, Kamwanyah said for many older voters, particularly those in rural areas, Swapo is still synonymous with Namibia’s...
Namibians are living in interesting times politically. The Electoral Commission of Namibia announced official Presidential and National Assembly election results that marked the start of a new era in the country’s body politics. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) won the presidential seat with 57.31%, making her the first democratically elected female president for the Republic of Namibia. ...