High Court Judge overturns ECN's deregistration of NEFF

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Windhoek High Court judge Thomas Masuku has overturned the Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) decision to deregister the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) as a political party. 

nbc, ECN sensitise Windhoek community to register

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In the fulfilment of its mandate to inform, educate, and entertain, the nbc engaged the community at the Black Chain Shopping Centre in Windhoek's Katutura in its nationwide campaign to encourage young people to register for the November elections. 

Number of registered voters passed one million mark

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The number of registered voters has passed the one million mark, with the latest statistics on the General Registration of Voters (GRV) indicating a cumulative 1,153,916 registered voters as of July 20.

Some National Council MPs concern about inefficiency of ECN

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National Council Swapo Party MP John Likando has expressed concerns about the inefficiency of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), particularly highlighting delays in the registration process.

Likando was speaking during the debate on the Electoral Amendment Bill.

ECN concerned about low turnout at registration points

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Of the 1,731,790 Namibians eligible to vote, less than 50% (823,761) have so far registered at the different registration points across the country and at the various registration points at all Namibian diplomatic missions abroad since the start of the General Registration of Voters (GRV) on June 3 to July 6.

ECN concerned about low turnout of eligible voters

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is concerned about the low turnout at registration points countrywide.

So far, only 823,761 Namibians have registered to take part in the November 27 elections. The figure represents an average of 24,562 registered voters per day.

CDV Describes Deregistering by ECN as Premature

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In reaction to the Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) decision to deregister the Christian Democratic Voice (CDV) and the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), CDV leader Gotthardt Kandume labelled the move as unjust and premature.

People with disabilities call on ECN to be more inclusive

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The Chairperson of People with Disabilities in the Ohangwena Region, Asser Shikongo, has called on the Electoral Commission of Namibia (EC) to, in the build-up to the national elections, be mindful of their responsibilities to citizens with disabilities. 

NA's Deputy Speaker motivates Electoral Commission's reports

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The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Loide Kasingo, motivated the annual reports submitted by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. The reports covered several key areas pertinent to the commission's operations.