Slow uptake of duplicate voter cards in Maltahöhe, Gibeon

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As Namibians gear up for the polls, the duplication of voter cards is moving slowly in the village towns of Maltahöhe and Gibeon. Local officials say fewer than five residents in each town have come forward to apply since the process began.

ECN offloads materials without party observers

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the Kavango West Region offloaded sensitive election materials in the absence of political party representatives.

ECN secures ballot materials for November elections

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said it has taken decisive action to ensure that all required and correct quantities of ballot materials are secured for the special voting on 24 November 2025 and the main voting on 26 November 2025.

ECN begins issuing duplicate voter cards

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) began issuing duplicate voter cards yesterday. 

ECN's spokesperson, De Wet Siluka, said this process will run until Sunday, 23 November.

ECN updates nine days before the elections

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With just nine days to go before the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has been stepping up final preparations across the country.

ECN team in ||Kharas nearly ready after Results Management training

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) Regional Electoral Officer for the ||Kharas Region, Jejamaie Mujoro, has said the election team is almost ready, as over 150 officials participated in a one-day Results Management training at the Westdene Community Hall in Keetmanshoop.

Sensitive election materials arrive in Keetmanshoop

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Sensitive election materials for ||Kharas Region have arrived in Keetmanshoop as preparations continue for the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections set for 26 November.

ECN confirms Ogongo regional election will proceed on 26 November

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says the regional council election in Ogongo Constituency in Omusati Region will continue as planned on 26 November. 

This announcement comes after reports that one of the contesting candidates resigned.

ECN ramps up inclusive voting for 2025 local elections

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it has strengthened efforts to promote inclusive and accessible voting ahead of the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities (RCLA) Elections, following lessons learnt from the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections.