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.
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.
John Likando, a Swapo MP in the National Council, is urging the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to accelerate preparations for the General Registration of Voters (GRV) following recent amendments to the Electoral Act.
Academic Dr. Michael Tjivikua has been disqualified from the race for the position of Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer of the Electoral Commission of Namibia.
This was after it was found that Dr. Tjivikua was a member of the Swapo Party Think Tank, information he failed to disclose.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia, ECN says political parties in parliament are still failing to account for money allocated to them by the state.
Parliamentarian Inna Hengari is calling on the ECN to be firmer as she claims some parties are using these funds to dish out cash loans.
By 5 p.m. today, about 2,700 people had cast their votes at 15 polling stations in Okaku.
The morning saw a good number of voters pass through, which slowed down later throughout the day at most polling stations.
The elderly dominated the numbers at most polling stations.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has started with preparations for the Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency by-election.
The by-election became necessary, following the expulsion of former regional councillor, Gerrit Witbooi by his party, Landless People's Movement.
A political party based on Christian principles was launched at the Omakulukuma settlement in Ondangwa.
The Body of Christ Party targets Christians of all denominations and strives to take their voice to parliament.
More than 10,000 registered voters are expected to vote in the Okaku constituency by-election scheduled to take place on the 17th of March this year.
The by-election was necessitated following the death of regional councilor Hannu Kapenda last year.
Incoming councilor of the Moses ||Garoëb Constituency, Stefanus Ndengu, says he is ready to tackle service delivery-related matters in the community.
The Swapo councilor who won the bi-election earlier this month says he has an "open door" policy and advises community members to reach out.
