Linea Dishena The Electoral Commission of Namibia does not interfere with the internal affairs of political parties amidst continuous leadership infighting within the Rally for Democracy and Progress. The ECN has been accused by former RDP parliamentarian Kandy Nehova of allegedly taking unprecedented steps by intervening in the internal affairs of the RDP, resulting in...
Charles Ndeumane OKATYALI – Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has officially inaugurated a new police station at Okatyali village in Oshana Region. The office, consisting of the mini-police station, officers’ accommodation and ablution facilities, was built at the cost of more than N$5 million. The police chief said the construction of the station is...
Iuze Mukube Under the ‘Back to School Programme’, the Katutura Central constituency office handed over school uniforms to 50 vulnerable and destitute pupils from all five schools in the constituency. The event was held at the Katutura Community Hall last Wednesday. The 10 learners each were selected from five schools – Moses Van Del Byl,...
Sylvia Hashondali At least six members of indigenous minority groups formed part of the sixth Session of the Children’s Parliament. This was revealed by deputy minister of marginalised communities, Royal |Ui|o|oo on Thursday during his address to the Children’s Parliament on empowering the voices of marginalised communities in shaping Namibia’s future. ||Ui|o|oo mentioned the need...
The last few weeks have seen Omaheke region making great strides in increasing the number of registered voters across its seven constituencies, with the number now well over 31 000. Compared to the last figures of about 20 330 registered voters, which is about 32% of eligible voters, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has made...
Amid the intensifying whirlwind of election campaigns, the Swapo Party Elders’ Council has thrown its weight and consolidated support behind party vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as their preferred candidate for the upcoming elections. The support from the elders signifies another step in the party’s campaign, as members throw their weight behind their preferred candidate to...
Paulina Ndalikokule ONGWEDIVA – With just 10 days to go before the Electoral Commission of Namibia wrapsup the general registration of voters, high school learner Ottlie Sheelongo who just turned 18, is nervous. She cannot wait to exercise her democratic right for the first time. Sheelongo wants to elect a president who takes change seriously...
Otniel Hembapu Linea Dishena OKAHANDJA – Despite holding two separate Ovaherero Red Flag Day commemorations in Okahandja over the weekend, unity was the common theme for each faction. The two Ovaherero Traditional Authority factions are led by academics Mutjinde Katjiua and Hoze Riruako. Both factions are diametrically opposed on key Ovaherero objectives and do not...
Isai Sipunga Following recent reports concerning the future of residents housed at the Katutura Sports Complex, the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has issued a comprehensive response aimed at addressing the community’s concerns. In particular, the ministry is collaborating with stakeholders to guarantee that, even in the event of eviction, the group will...
Lahja Nashuuta With under 10 days to go before the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) winds up its general voters’ registration exercise, its latest statistics are a cause for consternation to the commission and the public alike. A week ago, the ECN reported that 989 367 eligible Namibians had registered as voters inside the country...