Category: Politics

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…

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…

Namibians to Elect Fifth President and 8th National Assembly … as head of state calls for peaceful election
By: Justicia Shipena and Kavee Vezemburuka Today, Namibians are casting their votes in a pivotal election to choose the country’s fifth President and members of the eighth National Assembly. Over 1.4 million registered voters are expected to participate…

Political Rallies Boost Northern Tourism
By: Dolly Menas, Kavee Vezemburuka Political campaign rallies ahead of the Presidential and National Assembly elections helped the northern part of Namibia record the highest occupancy rate of 72.39% in October, rising from 68.67% in September. Simonis Storm…

Kunene Police Beef up Security Ahead of Namibia’s National Elections
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Namibia takes pride in its reputation for holding secure, free, and fair elections, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Namibian Police Force. This commitment to safety and order has ensured minimal incidents at voting…

Drawing Lessons from U.S. Elections
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Margaret Mensah-Williams, believes that Namibia can draw valuable lessons from the ongoing U.S. elections, particularly in how American candidates engage with voters and focus on undecided citizens in key regions….

Presidential Debate: Candidates Tackle Housing, Land, and Economic Reforms
By: Hertha Ekandjo In a recent presidential debate, housing, land allocation, and economic reform took centre stage as candidates shared their visions for Namibia’s future. McHenry Venaani, leader of the official opposition, stressed the urgent need for affordable…

Namibia’s Foreign Policy Criticised Amid Global Conflict Stance
By: Hertha Ekandjo Political analyst Rui Tyitende has called for a reevaluation of Namibia’s foreign policy stance, arguing that the principle of “A friend to all and an enemy to none” is unrealistic in the context of international…