President Nangolo Mbumba acknowledged Namibia’s progress over 34 years of independence but stressed that more work remains to ensure every Namibian benefits from the country's growth.
The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, has emphasised that ethical, balanced, and accurate reporting is crucial for fair elections, stressing that the media play a vital role in democracy by providing voters with the information they need to make informed decisions.
Experts from various media houses, researchers, and academics gathered in Windhoek for a panel discussion on the role of the media in promoting democratic elections in Namibia.
With three months to go before the November elections, the Popular Democratic Movement has been working on its structures to ensure that its policies and strategies reflect the diverse needs and aspirations of its entire electorate and the party's mandate.
The Republican Party of Namibia launched its manifesto for the 2024 election in Windhoek on Wednesday.
The party's manifesto promises to reduce the country's national debt, which is over 60% of the gross domestic product (GDP).
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has expressed satisfaction with the recent general registration of voters and appealed to the Electoral Commission to ensure free and fair elections.
NAMIBIA VOTES 2024 | 91% of eligible voters have registered to participate in the Presidential and National Assembly and Elections slated for November 27.
Just as is with every eligible voter, journalists too want to exercise their rights and heeded the call to register.
The media are essential to democracy and act as a crucial watchdog to democratic elections, safeguarding the transparency of the process.
It was the last day of the general registration of voters (GRV), and several queues were still being observed at registration points around Windhoek.
Namibia and the United States of America have been urged to re-invest in ideas that elections are about choices for the electorate and not resort to violence and other distractions.
US Ambassador Randy Berry says this is extremely important as the two countries head to the polls to elect new leadership.
