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HUSAB, 24 February 2015 - Employees of Rossing Uranium Husab Mine near Arandis on one of the mining machines on site. The construction of the mine started in May 2014 and operations are expected in 2016.(Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

Republican Party vows to nationalise mining and fishing industries

SWAKOPMUND, 16 August 2024 - Swapo Party Vice President and presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing party leaders in the Erongo Region on Friday. Nandi-Ndaitwah is flanked by Party regional coordinator in Erongo Daniel Muhuura (R) and leader assigned to the region, Alfeus !Naruseb (L). (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for unity and vigilance from party members

WINDHOEK, 03 June 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua (Photo: Linea Ndishena) NAMPA

Over 1.4 million youth voters registered for the 2024 elections

Sylvia Hashondali

SWAKOPMUND, 05 September 2024 - Regional Electoral Officers and Returning Officers at the official opening of the training at Swakopmund on Thursday. The workshop aims to provide the 13 REOs and 121 ROs with the necessary knowledge and skills to efficiently and effectively manage the electoral process and ensure delivery of credible elections in compliance with statutory frameworks. (Photo by: Isabel Bento)NAMPA

ECN will not tolerate laxity: Nghikembua

WINDHOEK, 07 September 2024 - Swapo Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing the party's central committee meeting. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for fairness and unity during electoral college

WINDHOEK, 31 August 2024 - Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa said the party will launch its election manifesto on 14 September in Windhoek. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Swapo to launch its 2024-2030 elections manifesto next weekend: Shaningwa

WINDHOEK, 08 September 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba has called on Swapo members to ensure electoral victory. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Mbumba calls on Swapo Party members to work hard for electoral victory

WINDHOEK, 18 September 2024 - All People’s Party president Ambrosius Kumbwa. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

APP to prioritise agriculture, education and land

OPUWO, 25 February 2020 - PDM president McHenry Venaani called for fair distribution of wealth at constituency level while speaking at Otuani for the Opuwo rural by-election in March. (Photo: Contributed)

Venaani promises a glorious Namibia once voted into power

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 30 September 2024 - Namibian Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

ECN and political parties at odds over printing of ballot papers

WINDHOEK, 10 October 2024 - President of the Christian Democratic Voice party, Gotthard Kandume. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

ECN makes u-turn on Christian Democratic Voice Party de-registration

WINDHOEK, 28 May 2024 - Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Would-be leaders have five days to register with ECN

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 10 October 2024 - The Namibian Electoral Commission engaged Kunene stakeholders on Thursday in preparation for the elections on 27 November 2024. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

ECN engages stakeholders in Kunene

Uakutura Kambaekua

KEETMANSHOOP, 12 October 2024 - Vice President of the Swapo Party, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured at the party's ||Kharas star rally on Saturday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah and Shaningwa warn against political commotion

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 14 OCT 2024 - Lawyers Sisa Namandje and Gilroy Kasper pictured at the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah to remain Swapo candidate as court throws out opposing application

WINDHOEK, 01 October 2024 - Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters leader Epafras Mukwiilongo. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Parties rush to beat deadline for parliamentary candidates submission

ECN rejects presidential nomination of Ally Angula and others

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Twenty-one parties participating in 2024 Namibian general elections

OKONDAUNUE, 15 October 2024 - Through its Youth Ambassadors, the Namibian Electoral Commission has incorporated culture into its efforts to encourage more women to cast ballots in the Kunene Region. (Photo: Contributed)

ECN targets more youth and women voters through voter education

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK - LPM Representative Ivan Skrywer. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

ECN handpicking ballot paper printer may compromise electoral process: Political parties

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2024 - United Democratic Front Secretary General Daniel Tsaneb. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Political parties set to intensify election campaigns

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2024 - Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah candidacy a milestone for Namibia: Shaningwa

AR launches election manifesto at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 05 September 2024 - PDM president McHenry Venaani. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Venaani promises corruption-free Namibia

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 21 October 2024 - Andrew Matjila Junior. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Andrew Matjila, Herbert Diergaardt following in their fathers' political footsteps

WINDHOEK - President of the Republican Party, Henk Mudge speaking at a press conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Mudge’s government to prioritise labour intensive projects to create employment

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2024 - Namibia’s Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama pictured with ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

ECN says printing of ballot papers on schedule

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO - Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani pictured during a party event in Outjo. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Venaani promises to solve water problems in Oshikoto

ONANDJABA, 25 October 2020 - Leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Dr Panduleni Itula addressing an IPC election campaign meeting at Onandjaba settlement in the Omusati Region's Okalongo Constituency on Saturday. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Don’t vote for unemployment: Itula

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 30 October 2024 - Namibia's Chief Electoral Officer, Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Namibian electoral process reaches critical stage

BERLIN, 09 October 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba speaking at a high level business breakfast with the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (Photo: Contributed)

Mbumba congratulates President Duma Boko of Botswana

WINDHOEK, 06 November 2024 - Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama. (Photo: Contributed)

ECN trains 400 elections officials

WINDHOEK, 10 May 2021 - Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation Executive Director, Penda Naanda. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibia calls for peaceful resolution amid Mozambique unrest

Sibungo opens Nongozi Annual Cultural Expo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 09 November 2024 - President of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula speaking at a rally in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Itula calls for Namibians to emulate Botswana

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

ECN all set to conduct 2024 general elections

OTJIWARONGO, 11 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) regional education officer for Otjozondjupa, Beatrice Sililo speaks at a workshop for political party agents at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

ECN Otjozondjupa dispatches three teams for special election

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 12 NOVEMBER 2024- A helicopter. (PHOTO: NAMPA)

NCCA introduces airspace restrictions during election period

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - Special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections underway at Otjiwarongo's Paresis Sports Stadium on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Special voting kicks off smoothly in Otjozondjupa

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 13 November 2024 - Members of the Namibian Defence Force and police lining up to cast their votes in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Shikongo leads special voting in capital

OSHAKATI, 13 November 2024 - Security cluster and seagoing personnel queuing up to vote. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Special voting process kicks off in Oshana

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - Special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections underway at Otjiwarongo's Paresis Sports Stadium on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Special voting exercise kicks off smoothly in Kunene

Uakutura Kambaekua

KEETMANSHOOP, 13 November 2024 – Members of the Namibian Defence Force pictured at WK Rover community hall at Keetmanshoop as their cast their votes in the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Smooth start to special voting in ||Kharas

Suzith Tjitaura

MARIENTAL, 13 November 2024 - Members of the Namibian Police Force casting their votes at Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Special voting process off to a good start

WINDHOEK, 13 November 2024 - Uniformed personnel queuing up at Van Rhyn Primary School in Windhoek for special voting. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

NDF chief says polling stations insufficient for special voting

Justina Shuumbwa

Zambezi special voting sees high turn-up: Simwanza

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 08 February 2022 - Public policy analyst and lecturer Dr Gerson Sindano. (Photo: Contributed)

Sindano happy with special election turnout at Rundu

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - Special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections underway at Otjiwarongo's Paresis Sports Stadium on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjiwarongo polling station runs out of ballot papers

Mulisa Simiyasa

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)'s Returning Officer at the Paresis Sports Stadium Polling Station in Otjiwarongo, Melody Muesee counts the ballot papers shortly after the special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Preliminary special voting results for Otjiwarongo

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nghikembua appeals for peace during elections

SADC deploys observers for Presidential and National Assembly Elections

NKURENKURU, 14 November 2024- The election officials busy with counting at Nkurenkuru Community Hall.
(Photo by: Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

Special voting results for Kavango West Region

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - Special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections underway at Otjiwarongo's Paresis Sports Stadium on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Special voting results for Oshikoto

SWAKOPMUND, 05 September 2024 - Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, speaking at the official opening of the training workshop of Regional Electoral Officers and Returning Officers at Swakopmund on Thursday. The workshop aims to provide the 13 REOs and 121 ROs with the necessary knowledge and skills to efficiently and effectively manage the electoral process and ensure delivery of credible elections in compliance with statutory frameworks. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Preliminary special voting results for Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Special voting results for Omaheke

Zebaldt Ngaruka

Swapo and Nandi-Ndaitwah lead special voting results

OTJIWARONGO, 11 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) regional education officer for Otjozondjupa, Beatrice Sililo speaks at a workshop for political party agents at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

ECN Otjozondjupa polling officials’ training going according to plan

Mulisa Simiyasa

TWYVELFONTEIN, 16 November 2024- Twyfelfontein settlement (photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

World heritage sites should benefit communal areas: Seibeb

KATIMA MULILO, 18 November 2024 - Zambezi Regional Electoral Officer, Lesley Simwanza says the training of 1 003 polling officials is going well. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

ECN training 1 003 polling officials in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OTJIWARONGO, 22 April 2024 - The Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer, Victoria Amutenya. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

ECN Otjozondjupa to hire 300 private vehicles for elections

Mulisa Simiyasa

ECN refutes claims that ||Nhoma residents were not registered for elections

OPUWO, 04 June 2024 - Kunene Regional Electoral Officer Mike Nganjone. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

ECN at a 200 vehicle deficit in Kunene for elections

Uakutura Kambaekua

OKONDAUNUE, 16 October 2024 - Santos Muhenje, Kunene Regional Voter Education Officer flanked by voter educators during one ECN education session at Okondaunue village on the outskirts of Opuwo. (Photo: Contributed)

ECN using helicopters for elections in Epupa Constituency

Uakutura Kambaekua

MARIENTAL, 21 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia conducting training for polling officials in the Hardap Region as part of the preparations for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

ECN conducts training for Hardap polling officials ahead of elections

MARIENTAL, 21 November 2024 - Mariental Urban Constituency Councillor Petrus Esterhuizen. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

LPM councillor addresses community concerns over regional leadership

OPUWO, 21 October 2014 - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol)'s newly appointed Regional Commander for Kunene, Commissioner James Nderura pictured here on Tuesday. (Photo by: Tjikunda Kulunga) NAMPA

Kunene to deploy 360 police officers for election

Uakutura Kambaekua

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, at a media and observer briefing. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

ECN accredits 12 local and international observer missions for upcoming elections

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 22 November 2024 - NamPol Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

More than 4 600 police officers to be deployed at polling stations

Elderly voters impress ECN

SOSSUSVLEI, 05 December 2016 - Sunrise at the Desert Homestead Outpost. (Photo by: Maqonda Ndlovu) NAMPA

ECN encourages observers to explore Namibia

KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2024 - President of the National Democratic Party of Namibia (NDP), Martin Lukato speaking at the last Star Guerilla War Campaign held at Kamunu hall in Katima Mulilo on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

‘Give us 20 seats’: Lukato

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2024 - Zambezi Regional Chairperson of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Elvis Milunga Lizazi says voter sensitisation efforts via street drive-throughs in all eight constituencies of the Zambezi Region are the last “throw of the dice” for his party before Wednesday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

IPC 'throws last dice' in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Gobabis, 07 January 2020 - Nampol's Newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Over 5 000 police officers to be deployed for elections

OSHAKATI, 24 November 2024 - Leader of the Independent Patriots for Change Panduleni Itula (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

IPC reaches out to young voters ahead of elections

WINDHOEK, 24 November 2024 - Peyameno Shimoshili speaking to the youth at Swapo's star rally in Windhoek at Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday.
(Photo: Melissa //Hoebes)

First-time voter speaks to youth at Swapo’s star rally

WINDHOEK, 24 November 2024 - President of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, arriving at PDM's star rally in Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Venaani promises to create cabinet of 15 ministers

NKURENKURU, 17 November 2024- President Nangolo Mbumba at star rally at Mupini on Saturday.
(photo by: Lylie Joel)

Mbumba hails Nandi-Ndaitwah as morally upright, trustworthy candidate

STAMPRIET, 23 November 2024 - Abraham Nuseb, 91 one of the eldest residents in Stampriet. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

ELDERS CRY FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

Charmaine Boois

OTAVI, 25 November 2024 - Officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) at the Otavi Police Station warehouse dispatches teams to Tsumkwe, Okakarara, Omatako and Okahandja constituencies on Monday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Deployment of Otjozondjupa election teams commences

Mulisa Simiyasa

OSHOOPALA, 16 October 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria speaking during the official opening of the Oshoopala satellite police station on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Oshana to deploy about 400 officers at polling stations

MARIENTAL, 25 November 2024 - Hardap Regional Electoral Officer Willem Uirab. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap Region ready for elections despite initial hurdles

MARIENTAL, 25 November 2024 - Hardap Regional Police Commander Sydney Philander. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap police to deploy officers for election

WALVIS BAY, 25 November 2024 - Chief of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Police in Erongo Region prepared for upcoming elections

MARIENTAL, 25November 2024 (NAMPA) - Former councilor of Mariental Urban constituency Nico Mungenga.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois )

Elected leaders must prioritise Namibians' interests: Mungenga

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 25 November 2024 - Chief Electoral Officer, Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Political parties to face de-registration for campaigning past deadline

Windhoek, 22 December 2015 - Empty carwash businesses in Windhoek. (Photo by Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Kavango West police commander urges businesses to heed the law on election day

KEETMANSHOOP, 25 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) ||Kharas Regional Electoral Officer, Jejamaije Mujoro. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

All systems in place for elections in ||Kharas

Suzith Tjitaura

OMATAKO, 25 November 2024 - Auho Ngavetene, a member of the !Kung Traditional Authority Senior Council in the Tsumkwe Constituency, speaks to Nampa at Omatako village. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Omatako residents ready to vote: Ngavetene

SIBBINDA, 14 SEPTEMBER 2012 - Voting began at a snail's pace in the Sibbinda Constituency by-election currently underway in the Caprivi Region. Seen here are eligible voters at the Sikosinyana Secondary School polling station queuing to cast their votes. (Photo by: Olavi Haikera) NAMPA

NAMIBIANS READY FOR POLLS

OTAVI, 25 November 2024 - The Otavi Police Station warehouse where the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) election materials are stored. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjozondjupa party agents satisfied with deployment of election teams

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 21 November 2023 – Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua speaks at a stakeholder consultative workshop by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to review the criteria for the national resettlement policy. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Khomas residents reminded not to wear party regalia

TSUMKWE, 26 November 2024 – Mbashandangi Kahiriri, the Returning Officer of the Tsumkwe Constituency during the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, pictured while addressing vehicle owners at the Tsumkwe Police Station. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA.

Tsumkwe voters urged to replace lost cards ahead of elections

AROAB, 26 November 2024 – Streets of Aroab in the ||Kharas region. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Aroab residents ready to vote

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 12 February 2020 - AR activist Job Amupanda speaks during a media conference at the Katutura Youth Complex hall. (Photo by: Perirwa Koruhama) NAMPA

AR condemns dismissal of polling official in Kavango West

KATIMA MULILO, 26 November 2024 - Benjamin Limbo of CKP trading enterprises in the Zambezi Region confirmed the closure of their business on Wednesday. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Zambezi business outlets prioritise election day

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 27 November 2024 - Zambezi residents queued up as early as 05h45 at the Ngweze community hall to cast their votes. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Katima Mulilo residents ready to vote

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KEETMANSHOOP, 27 November 2024 - Simon Basson casting his vote in the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Keetmanshoop residents turn up to vote

Suzith Tjitaura

MARIENTAL, 27 November 2024 - The Governor of the Hardap region, Salomon April casting his vote during the presidential and National Assembly elections. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap governor casts his vote

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Voters waiting to cast their votes at the Wernhil Shopping Centre polling station A. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

Long queues mark start of voting at Wernhil

KATIMA MULILO, 27 November 2024 - Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu was the first to cast his vote at the Ngweze community hall in Katima Mulilo. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Elections ensure that citizens exercise their democratic rights: Sampofu

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Khomas Region Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua placing her ballot paper into a ballot box. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

ECN chairperson emphases speed of voting process

NKURENKURU, 27 November 2024, The voters in the queue waiting to cast their votes.
(Photo by: Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

Nkurenkuru residents ready to vote

Katutura Old Age Home pensioners cast their votes

OKANGHUDI, 27 November 2024 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba casting his vote at his home village Okanghudi polling station in the Ohangwena region. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Accept defeat: Pohamba

OTJIWARONGO, 27 November 2024 -The Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua casts his vote at Otjiwarongo on Wednesday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjozondjupa political leaders vote early at Otjiwarongo

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 06 January 2023 - Polling Station at the Moses //Garoëb Primary school in the Moses //Garoëb Constituency for the new councillor by-elections. (Photo by : Prime-Rose Harases) NAMPA

Elderly voters struggle to make crosses on ballot papers at Nkarapamwe polling station

OSHIFO, 27 November 2024 - Voters at Oshifo braving the morning sun to cast their votes (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Oshifo community members brave the sun vote

OPUWO, 27 NOVEMBER 2024 - Scores of voters who turned up to cast their votes at Opuwo' police station have to wait for at least 26 minutes before voting as ECN is aid to have experienced technical challengers. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Matundu, Sheehama urge Namibians to vote

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Osven Njamene cast his vote at the Wernhil Shopping Centre in Windhoek.(Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

Queues and frustration mark voting at Wernhil

SWAKOPMUND, 27 November 2024 - Voters at the Platz Am Meer Mall at Swakopmund standing in queues while waiting to cast their votes. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Employers urged to release employees to vote

WINDHOEK, 12 May 2020 - Founding President Sam Nujoma celebrated his 91st birthday on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Founding President Sam Nujoma votes in Windhoek

OMUTHIYA, 27 November 2024 - The Oshikoto regional governor, Penda Ya Ndakolo, pictured during the election. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Shivute raises concern over Omboto fixed polling station

OTJIWARONGO, 28 November 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) official, Inaa Tjikurame counts the votes in the Presidential and National Assembly elections at Otjiwarongo on Thursday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for Omatako Constituency

Mulisa Simiyasa

Voting runs smoothly despite minor delays at John Pandeni

ONDANGWA, 27 November 2024 - Residents of Ondangwa lining up to cast their votes. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Political party agents happy with election process

EENHANA, 23 November 2024- ECN Ohangwena regional electoral officer, Henock Hanga. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Ohangwena records ballot shortages at 25 polling stations

KEETMANSHOOP, 25 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) ||Kharas Regional Electoral Officer, Jejamaije Mujoro. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Mujoro satisfied with election process in //Kharas

Suzith Tjitaura

ARANOS, 25 November 2020 - A voter casting her ballot during the Regional Council and Local Authority Elections at Aranos in the Hardap Region. (Photo by: Rhonie ||Garoeb) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for Aranos Constituency

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 28 November 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia Chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, flanked by Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama and commissioners. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Voting extended to Saturday, ECN to seek further funding

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for Karasburg East Constituency

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 15 MAY 2019 - Ndumba Kamwanyah, a Political Analyst and Senior Lecturer at the University of Namibia. (Photo: contributed). NAMPA

Credibility of Namibia’s electoral process in question: Analysts

OSHAKATI, 29 November 2024 - Voters at Ehenye polling station waiting to cast their votes. (Photo: Andreas Thomas)

Haimbangu confident about extending elections in Oshana

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary results- Rundu Rural Constituency

ONDANGWA, 28 November 2024 - Ondangwa Urban Constituency polling officials at the collation centre at the Ondangwa Trade Fair Centre. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas)NAMPA

Preliminary results for Rundu Urban Constituency

RUNDU, 13 November 2024 - Polling officials inside the Rundu Town Hall polling station helping uniformed members to cast their votes. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Preliminary results for Mukwe Constituency

OTJIWARONGO, 28 November 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) official, Inaa Tjikurame counts the votes in the Presidential and National Assembly elections at Otjiwarongo on Thursday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Ballot paper reported missing at Otjiwarongo polling station

Mulisa Simiyasa

RUNDU, 13 November 2024 - Polling officials inside the Rundu Town Hall polling station helping uniformed members to cast their votes. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Preliminary results for Ndonga Linena Constituency

OPUWO, 29 November 2024 - ECN's Kunene Election Officer Mike Nganjone has confirmed that the region received sufficient ballot papers to complete voting in the region. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Kunene acquires enough ballot papers to complete voting

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 29 November 2024 - ECN officials during the third commission briefing on the elections. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

ECN urges public to rely on official channels, not social media

MARIENTAL, 27 November 2024 - Voters pictured at the Aimablaagte community hall polling station in Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

SADC observers commend Namibia's peaceful political environment

Suzith Tjitaura

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for Karasburg West Constituency

Suzith Tjitaura

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for Berseba Constituency

Suzith Tjitaura

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for the !Nami#Nus Constituency

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 30 November 2024 - Namibian Police Force Inspector-General, Joseph Shikongo, gives an update on the security situation in the country amidst extended voting. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

Shikongo calls for continued calm as votes are counted

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for the Daures Constituency

WINDHOEK, 30 November 2024 - Leader of the Independent Patriots for Change, Panduleni Itula. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

IPC will not recognise election results: Itula

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, at a media and observer briefing. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Nghikembua calls for patience among Namibians

WINDHOEK, 01 December 2024 - The leaders of opposition parties have confirmed that they are rallying behind the IPC’s urgent application in challenging the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

IPC to challenge election results in court

WINDHOEK, 29 November 2024 - ECN officials during the third commission briefing on the elections. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

ECN announces latest election results

Hardap road safety campaign launched at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is also the ruling party’s presidential candidate, cast her vote at the Emma Hoogenhout Primary School in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

NNN and Swapo lead in latest results

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Voters at the Elisenheim A and B polling stations endured long delays and scorching heat on election day as polling stations ran out of ballot papers. (Photo by: Renathe Americano) NAMPA

Presiding officer recounts tense moments at polling station

WINDHOEK, 02 December (NAMPA)-The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, flanked by ECN Commissioners and Chief Electoral Officer, Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu)

IPC leading in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, at a media and observer briefing. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

ECN learning from public criticism: Nghikembua

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2024 – Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s next president. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Namibia’s first female president

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2024 – Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s next president. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

I will deliver on my commitments: Nandi-Ndaitwah

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) commissioner Gerson Sindano pictured during the results announcement of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly election at the Electoral Commission Head Office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Sindano hails 2024 elections as a milestone for Namibia’s democracy

WINDHOEK, 01 December 2024 - The leaders of opposition parties have confirmed that they are rallying behind the IPC’s urgent application in challenging the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Political parties boycott election results announcement

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2024 – Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s next president. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah applauds Namibians after winning elections

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, at a media and observer briefing. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Over 30 000 votes rejected in general elections: Nghikembua

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2024 – Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s next president. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Maduro congratulates Nandi-Ndaitwah

OPUWO, 27 NOVEMBER 2024 - Scores of voters who turned up to cast their votes at Opuwo' police station have to wait for at least 26 minutes before voting as ECN is aid to have experienced technical challengers. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

SCRAMBLE FOR KUNENE CONTINUES

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO, 21 March 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba speaking at the 34th independence celebrations in Katima Mulilo. (Photo: Contributed)

President Nangolo Mbumba to participate in Doha Forum

WINDHOEK, 15 MAY 2019 - Ndumba Kamwanyah, a Political Analyst and Senior Lecturer at the University of Namibia. (Photo: contributed). NAMPA

Swapo still synonymous with Namibia’s independence: Kamwanyah

Swapo party women's council lauds Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory

WINDHOEK, 25 July 2019 - President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa pictured at State House during his State Visit to Namibia on Thursday. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

SADC urges all parties to accept Mozambique election results

WINDHOEK, 01 JANUARY 2025- Her excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, president of the United Republic of Tanzania and chairperson of the SADC organ on politics, defence and security cooperation.
(Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

SADC leaders tackle Mozambique’s post-election crisis

WINDHOEK, 09 January 2025 - The lawyers representing the government in the elections challenge, from left Eliaser Nekwaya, Sisa Namandje and Gerson Narib. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Presidential election challenge dates to be determined in February

KATIMA MULILO, 10 January 2025 - Kabbe South Constituency Councillor, John Likando. (Photo: Contributed)

Councillor John Likando preparing a ‘decade legacy report’

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

TSINTSABIS, 16 January 2025 – Tsintsabis is situated about 65km east of Tsumeb and has some 4 000 residents. (Photo by: Gabriel Thomas) NAMPA

Guinas residents demand access to electricity, open market

TSINTSABIS, 17 January 2025- Voters from Tsintsabis in Guinas Constituency in the Oshikoto Region queuing up for the constituency by-election. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Smooth start to Guinas Constituency by-elections

WINDHOEK, 15 January 2025 - Scenes at the Electoral Court, after the 2024 National Assembly election challenge lodged by the IPC. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

National Assembly election challenge postponed

WINDHOEK, 05 December 2024 - President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses the media and Swapo supporters at a media conference in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for aggressive preparations ahead of regional elections

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 10 February 2025 - Independent Patriots for Change Leader, Panduleni Itula pictured at the Supreme Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Supreme Court dismisses IPC’s Presidential election challenge

SWAKOPMUND, 24 March 2025 - Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) regional coordinators and local authority leaders are attending a week-long capacity-building workshop for taking place at Swakopmund. The workshop aims to strengthen leadership skills, enhance organisational management, and refine campaign strategies ahead of the 2025 Regional and Local Authorities elections. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Ngaringombe calls for introspection

OPUWO, 29 November 2024 - ECN's Kunene Election Officer Mike Nganjone has confirmed that the region received sufficient ballot papers to complete voting in the region. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

SRV at Kamanjab, Sesfontein captures 1 039 eligible voters

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO, 27 November 2024 - Zambezi residents queued up as early as 05h45 at the Ngweze community hall to cast their votes. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Polling officers reporting for training in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

IZIMWE, 14 June 2025 - Swapo Party Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa speaking at the final Swapo Party mini rally held at Izimwe in the Kabbe South Constituency on Saturday afternoon in the Zambezi Region. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

‘Cross for Raymond’, Shaningwa urges Kabbe South voters

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa speaks at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Shaningwa praises Kavango regions as over 200 rejoin Swapo