Namibians across the country cast their votes in the general elections from 27 to 30 November, with partial results already being released. However, the aftermath has been marred by dissatisfaction from several political parties, including the Affirmative Repositioning (AR), led by Job Amupanda. At a media briefing yesterday, he expressed concern over the transparency and...
The body of a five-year-old boy was found in a drum of water when the parents returned from polling stations to cast their votes on election day. The police in the Ohangwena region reported that the incident happened on 27 November 2024 at about 14h00 at Okambembe B village. It is alleged that the boy...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Political commentator Ndumba Kamwanyah says the credibility of Namibia’s electoral process is in question and in doubt. He said this in an interview with Nampa on Friday when asked what his interpretation of the election process is thus far. “Remember that Namibia is known for running effective election processes in the...
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula announced on Sunday that they will be challenging the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly election results in the electoral court. Speaking at a press conference alongside other opposition party leaders, Itula said the application will be brought on an urgent basis. “We are making sure to seek...
KATIMA MULILO – Most constituencies in the Zambezi region managed to upload their preliminary results on the ECN portal close to 19h00 on Friday. Katima Urban, Katima Rural, Sibbinda, Linyanti, Kabbe South and Judea Lyamboloma were all spotted hard at work at the regional council’s legislative hall of Katima Mulilo, finalising the verification and auditing...
EENHANA – Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) el ec tora l officer in the Ohangwena region Henock Hanga has confirmed the completion of the counting of votes from all 472 polling stations. He said problems wi th the network issues hampered the uploading of results on the system. Speaking to Nampa on Friday, he said...
KEETMANSHOOP – The preliminary results of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections for the !Nami#Nus Constituency are as follows: Presidential elections: Ambrosius Kumba 19 Bernadus Swartbooi 917 Epafras Mukwiilongo 33 Erastus Shuumbwa 5 Evilastus Kaaronda 5 Festus Thomas 9 Henk Mudge 18 Hendrik Gaobaeb 8 Job Amupanda 121 McHenry Venaani 189 Mike Kavekotora 7...
Mulisa Simiyasa OTJIWARONGO – The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) on Friday confirmed that a ballot paper for the Presidential elections had gone missing from a polling station in Otjiwarongo. The issue came to light on Thursday morning during the first round of counting of the preliminary results of the Presidential and National Assembly elections...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) c hairperson Elsie Nghikembua called on Namibians to remain patient during the ongoing election process. She made the call during a media briefing in Windhoek on Sunday while announcing the results of the Presidential and National Assembly elections from various constituencies. “We appeal to all Namibians to continue exercising patience...
RUNDU – The preliminary results of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections for the Ndonga Linena constituency are as follows: Presidential Elections Job Amupanda (AR) 23 Vaino Amuthenu (CoD) 7 Hendrik Gaobaeb (UDF) 5 Panduleni Itula (IPC) 662 Evilastus Kaaronda (SWANU) 7 Mike Kavekotora (RDP) 8 Ambrosius Kumbwa (APP) 276 Amos Likuwa (UDP) 21...