NAMIBIA’S Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a legal challenge by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), which sought to have the country’s 2024 presidential election declared invalid due to extended voting in some regions. As reported by AFP, the opposition party refused to recognise the election outcome, arguing that President Nangolo Mbumba had …
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NETUMBO Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president, securing a decisive victory in the country’s recent elections. The 72-year-old leader of the ruling SWAPO party won with nearly 57 percent of valid votes, as confirmed by the Electoral Commission of Namibia on Tuesday. Her win extends SWAPO’s 34-year grip …
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NAMIBIA will hold its presidential and parliamentary elections on Wednesday, November 27, declared a public holiday to facilitate high voter turnout. The announcement was made by President Nangolo Mbumba, who assumed office in February following the passing of Hage Geingob, Namibia’s former president. In a statement released by the Namibian …
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Namibia will hold its presidential and parliamentary elections on Wednesday, November 27, declared a public holiday to facilitate high voter turnout. The announcement was made by President Nangolo Mbumba, who assumed office in February following the passing of Hage Geingob, Namibia’s former president. In a statement released by the Namibian …
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AS Namibia gears up for its general election next month, the country’s main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), is calling for the removal of a South African company, Ren-Form, from its role in printing ballots. The firm is currently under investigation by Zimbabwe’s anti-corruption commission for alleged misconduct …
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MICHELLE Nehoya, a Namibian resident, has faced nearly two years of delays and has spent nearly $500 on her visa application to visit Canada. Despite her efforts, including multiple forms, bank statements, an invitation letter, and a detailed travel history, the visa has yet to be granted. Nehoya, who lives …
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NAMIBIA has become a focal point for oil exploration following several significant discoveries along its coastline in recent years. While the country has not yet commenced oil or gas production, major oil companies, including TotalEnergies and Shell, have uncovered reserves estimated at 2.6 billion barrels, with production anticipated to begin around 2030. …
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