The Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) claim they have been denied their right to a peaceful protest by the police due to the involvement of foreign nationals. In a letter seen by The Namibian, inspector general Joseph Shikongo highlighted the…

Congress of Democrats (CoD) member Johannes Matroos passed away on Saturday following the conclusion of a ballot paper printing and design observation mission last week. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced this on Monday. According to the ECN, Matroos…

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has denied any association to a contract for the supply of ballot papers to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).Speaking to The Namibian on Sunday, Chivayo said allegations linking him to the contract are disturbing and…

The ruling party has distanced itself from the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) decision to award a ballot tender to the controversial South African company, Ren-Form. Swapo leadership has declined to comment on the objections by opposition parties, with deputy…

The former chairperson of a Zimbabwean main opposition party has advised his Namibian counterparts to resist the use of Ren-Form for the design, printing, packaging and distribution of the ballot in the upcoming elections. Luke Kahari of the now defunct…

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has joined other opposition parties objecting to the awarding of a ballot paper printing tender to the controversy marred South African company, Ren-Form.IPC general secretary Christine !Aochamus told The Namibian on Friday the objections…

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani says the party will object to the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) decision to award a ballot tender to the South African company, Ren-Form.Ren-Form rose to infamy after journalists, activists and politicians dug…

The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) has lashed out at the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for endorsing a corruption-accused company to provide ballot services in Namibia’s upcoming elections.RDP president Mike Kavekotora says the ECN is attempting to “rape”…

South Africa’s former finance minister and reserve bank governor Tito Mboweni has died. He was 65 years old. According to News24, Mboweni’s family released a statement announcing his death on Saturday night. The statement noted that Mboweni died in a…

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has won its case against the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) following the cancellation of its registration as a political party in June.The ECN’s decision was set aside by judge Thomas Masuku in a…

Proceeds from the sale of the recently launched national sport supporters’ attire are set to benefit Namibian athletes. This has been made possible through the Sports Development Fund, managed by the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC). NSC spokesperson Givean Samulandela confirmed…