Keetmanshoop — The recent suspension of the Karasburg town council might lead to voters losing trust in the democratic political set-up in the //Kharas region. This is the view of political analyst Rui Tyitende, who told New Era that this incident might mean any political party may capitalise on it by virtue of gaining political...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will be conducting a second mock voters’ registration exercise of the enhanced and upgraded Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS) in the Khomas Region. This is a continuation of the first mock-registration conducted in randomly selected localities in five regions during the period of 15 – 17 November 2023....
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced the commencement of the second mock voters’ registration exercise utilizing the enhanced Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS). This exercise, following the initial mock-registration held in randomly selected localities in five regions from 15 to 17 November 2023, will be conducted in the Khomas Region. The primary objective...
Members of the National Council have called on the Electoral Commission of Namibia to implement a permanent voter card system. This proposal, aimed at streamlining the electoral process, seeks to boost efficiency and minimise administrative burdens. Additionally, the council members expressed concerns regarding the time gap between the announcement of election results and the official...
Staff Reporter THE Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced that the mock registration exercise that took place over the period of 15—17 November 2023 in selected localities was a success. This exercise was carried out utilizing the newly enhanced and upgraded Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS). Peter Shaama, Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer,...
GABORONE, Nov. 12 — The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Botswana has decided to suspend the general voter registration until further notice, IEC Secretary Jeff Siamisang has said. The decision came after Francistown High Court Judge Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe on Friday ordered the IEC to allow the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) to deploy...
Yiaga Africa, a non-governmental organisation promoting participatory democracy, human rights and civic participation has called for the abolition of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the sole means of voter identification during elections. Dr Hussaini Abdu, Board Chairman, Yiaga Africa, made the call in Abuja on Friday, during the official presentation of the organisation’s Report on...
In every election, voter education is necessary to ensure that all citizens understand their democratic rights, the political system, and how and where to vote. These were the words of nbc’s Chief of News and Programming Officer Menesia Muinjo during a discussion on elections in Africa titled “Why the controversy around elections in Africa?” Muinjo...