Niël Terblanché On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Ui/O/OO Royal Kxao, stressed the importance of women’s participation in the forthcoming electoral processes. Speaking at the official opening of the workshop that is aimed at bolstering women’s engagement in the political arena, the Deputy...
October 31, 2024
Tag: elections
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Namibia: Presidential and National Assembly Elections Set for 27 November
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, announced on Thursday that the will Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on 27 November, during the launch of the 2024 Electoral Calendar and Democracy Awareness Campaign. During the launch event, Uutoni expressed concerns regarding historically low voter turnout and emphasized the importance of...
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ECN releases timetable for 27 November elections
Election day: 27 NovemberVoter registration: 3 June to 1 AugustNomination of independent candidates: 14 OctoberNomination of political parties: 16 OctoberVoting abroad, seagoing personnel and army: 13 November The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has called on eligible voters to register to take part in the presidential and National Assembly elections on 27 November. This was...
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Comprehensive electoral calendar for Elections 2024 launched – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has officially unveiled the 2024 Electoral Calendar, Democracy Building, and Awareness Campaign alongside the Service Charter. The launch is an essential element for Namibian democracy and it is also a significant stride towards the strengthening thereof and ensuring efficient electoral processes. The ECN’s Chairperson, Dr Elsie Nghikembua,...
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Honour Geingob by winning elections – Nekongo
Swapo Party Youth League secetary Ephraim Nekongo said that in order to honour president Hage Geingob, the party should win two-thirds of the vote in both the presiential and National assembly elections later this year. Stay informed with The Namibian – your source for credible journalism. Get in-depth reporting and opinions for only N$85 a...
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New parties and alliances will create a wider field during elections – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché The upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections are shaping up to be the most fiercely contested in Namibia’s history. With the introduction of new political entities and the resurgence of smaller parties since the last general elections in 2019, the political landscape is brimming with anticipation and strategic alliances. The ruling Swapo Party,...
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2024: The year of elections and politically motivated DDOS attacks – Netscout comments
This year is a significant one for elections on the global stage, with more than 60 taking place worldwide – including national elections in the five most populous countries in the world. In fact, across the globe, more voters than ever before will make their way to the polls in 2024, with almost half (49%)...
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ECN kicks out three political parties for not participating in elections – Windhoek Observer
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has cancelled the registration certificates of three political parties and six organisations or associations for not participating in past elections. The Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager of the ECN, De Wet Siluka announced yesterday that the concerned political parties and organisations have been informed in advance about...