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IPC denies getting funding from the UK

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has denied allegations claiming the party is a front for the United Kingdom’s (UK) interests. IPC spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge, in a media statement yesterday, said allegations circulating on social media that the party received…

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AR begs voters for campaign funds

The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, fronted by university professor Job Amupanda, is appealing to Namibians for financial support to drive its campaign for November’s presidential and National Assembly elections. Amupanda made a passionate plea at a press briefing at the…

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‘Youth not voting undermines democracy’

The Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) have called on young people to come out in numbers and vote in the forthcoming November national elections, saying by not voting, they undermine democracy. This was said yesterday by NID communications officer Ginola…

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Mbumba’s official portrait met with mixed feelings

Some political analysts believe presidential portraits are a waste of money, while others argue they are a common worldwide protocol.  This follows the announcement by information and communication technology executive director Audrin Mathe on Tuesday that president Nangolo Mbumba’s official portrait…

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IPC denies getting funding from the UK

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has denied allegations claiming the party is a front for the United Kingdom’s (UK) interests. IPC spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge, in a media statement on Thursday, said allegations circulating on social media that the party…

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ECN denies blocking offenders from registering to vote

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has refuted allegations made by an opposition party that it did not allow offenders the opportunity to register as voters. ECN chief electoral and referenda officer Peter Shaama in a media statement yesterday said…

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Swapo will never participate in public debates – Nekongo

Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) secretary Ephraim Nekongo says the party will never participate in presidential debates. Nekongo made these remarks on Friday while speaking to the youth of the Kavango East region alongside party vice president and presidential hopeful…

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Voter registration at 71%, as conclusion nears

The Electoral Commission announced today that 1 153 916 eligible Namibians are now registered to vote.This figure represents 71% of the eligible voter population registered between 3 June and 20 July 2024 inside the country and at all Namibian diplomatic…

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We can’t force people to register – ECN

Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) commissioner Gerson Tjihenuna says there is no law compelling people to register to vote. “Take the example of the International University of Management, the student population is close to 20 000. You expect some of…

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98 500 benefit from mass registration exercise

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has attended to 98 581 applicants for various services in the ongoing Mass Registration Programme for national documents. This was revealed by ministry executive director Etienne Maritz yesterday. The campaign started in…

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Lukato promises increased mineral enrichment

The National Democratic Party (NDP) aims to ensure at least half of Namibia’s mineral resources are processed locally. Party leader Martin Lukato yesterday told The Namibian the NDP’s manifesto will focus on addressing the country’s high unemployment rate. “The NDP…

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