Home ECN responds to reports about deregistration of political parties February 28, 2024 The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has issued a statement raising concern to reports regarding compliance with section 139, 140 and 141 of the Electoral Act to the Democratic Coalition of Namibia Party (DCN), Federal Convention of Namibia Party (FCN) and Namibia...
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...
Placido Hilukilwa WHEREVER the late President Hage Geingob went, his message was always the same: Namibia is a friend to all and an enemy to none, said Ohangwena Regional Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga during the regional memorial service at Eenhana on Wednesday. PICTURED: General Sebastian Ndeitunga, governor of the Ohangwena Region. Ndeitunga said that the main...
Four political parties in Zambezi Region have commended the late President Hage Geingob as a leader of note who committed himself to Namibia’s prosperity. Political parties remarked on this at a regional memorial service organised by the regional council. The National Democratic Party (NDP) representative, Success Musialike, noted that Dr. Geingob set a bar high...
With less than 10 months to go before Namibia’s presidential and National Assembly elections in November, many political parties are still taking a nap. Others have set their sights on a raft of targets or promoting new ideas with prescriptive notions for effecting changes. Manifestos are the central policy documents of political parties and represent...
Who is Esther Shakela?Esther is a nghelo (last born) – I think this is telling of my character and personality. Yes, being a last born is a thing! I was born and raised in Ongwediva which is in the northern part of Namibia. How has your background and upbringing influenced your personal and professional development?My...
The Windhoek City Council on Thursday elected two new members for its management committee, despite challenges and the absence of other political parties in key positions. The newly elected members are Swapo councillor Magdalena Lombardt and Independent Patriots of Change (IPC) councillor Bernardus Araeb. Araeb was nominated by National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) councillor Joseph...
Stefanus Nashama Young political figures from across Namibia, known for their vigorous engagement with the government and their influence on policy during President Hage Geingob’s tenure, have momentarily set aside their differences to honour his legacy. Prominent among them are Job Amupanda, leader of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement; Michael Amushelelo, a noted social activist...