The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has condemned violence and intimidation among political parties as the country approaches elections. 

The Head of the Socio-Economic Justice Unit at the Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN), Uhuru Dempers, expressed disappointment over the lack of political party participation in discussions on the proposed policy positions regarding Namibia's Just Energy Transition.

The Basic Income Grant Coalition is engaging political parties on persistent inequality and poverty.

President Nangolo Mbumba has urged the political parties to be exemplary in their conduct as the nation approaches elections.

Dr. Mbumba says the unity and stability in the country are to the benefit of every citizen, irrespective of their political party membership.

In what may appear to be a legislative oversight, the Auditor General of Namibia lacks the authority to audit or demand audited financial reports from political parties, despite these parties receiving substantial public funding. 

With the Presidential and National Assembly Elections slated for November 27, there are currently twenty (20) registered political parties with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has responded to claims regarding the deregistration of political parties.

The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, is concerned about the interference by some political parties and pressure groups in labour disputes.

Iipumbu emphasises the importance of utilising established channels and advocates for a collabourative stance when dealing with labour issues.

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.

Political parties at the Okaku by-elections have shown maturity during their campaigns with no incident of intimidation or provocation reported.

Parties contesting the by-election are Swapo, PDM, IPC and NEFF.