Category: Politics
US Executive Orders Have Become a Monthly Tradition
By: Dwight Links September followed other months in a raft of announcements from the United States head of state, Donald J. Trump, transmitted to the known world for all. More executive orders were signed to kick the…
Itula Concedes Election Results
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has conceded the 2024 Presidential elections. This comes after a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Friday threw out Itula’s case in which he sought to have…
City Slammed for Leadership Vacuum
Dolly Menas The City of Windhoek has entered 2025 without key office bearers, including a mayor, deputy mayor, and chairperson of the management committee. This leadership vacuum stems from repeated delays in council elections caused by walkouts and…
Opinion: Collective Bargaining and National Politics, the Namibian Context
By: Filleppuss George Ampweya Collective bargaining and national politics are two fundamental forces that, when intertwined effectively, hold the potential to address social ills and socioeconomic problems in Namibia. By examining these democratic phenomena closely, we can uncover a…
IPC to Challenge Final Election Results in Court
By: Dolly Menas The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has confirmed its decision to contest the recently announced final election results in court. This follows the party’s earlier statement that it would wait for the final results before…
Speculation Grows Around Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Cabinet Appointments
By: Justicia Shipena The composition of President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Cabinet remains uncertain as Swapo faces significant challenges following its diminished performance in the just ended National Assembly elections. The ruling party secured only 51 of the 96 seats,…
Windhoek Fails to Elect Office Bearers Again
By: Dolly Menas The City of Windhoek council has once again failed to elect its office bearers for the 2025 term following a postponement after its initial election meeting on Monday, 2 December 2024. This development leaves the…
ECN Failed to Uphold Electoral Act – Observer Mission
By: Justicia Shipena Critical elements of the Constitution and the Electoral Act were not upheld by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) during the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections, according to the Southern Africa Human Rights Lawyers…
Observer Missions Recommends Improvements in Namibian Elections
By: Dwight Links Four African observer missions delivered their preliminary statements in Windhoek on 29 November regarding the Presidential and National Assembly elections that occurred across the country. While extended voting took place on Friday and Saturday, 29…
ECN Defends Transparency Amid Criticism Over Election Mishaps …”We needed more facts to speak.”
By: Justicia Shipena The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has defended its handling of the ongoing electoral process, addressing accusations of poor communication and a lack of transparency. Pius Ikwambi, ECN commissioner stated, “It would have been irresponsible…