The Student Union of Namibia has endorsed Esther Simon for the position of Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC).
 

The four shortlisted candidates for two commissioner positions on the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have laid out their vision for stronger, more inclusive and more transparent elections during public interviews held today (Wed).

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi hinted at a potential third term “if people want me” during a World Press Freedom Day event in Kinshasa.

“I haven’t sought a third term, but if the people want me to have one, I will accept it,” he said.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says all owners of private vehicles used during the 2024 national election were paid.

Dr Ngurare addressed a query raised by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Michael Mwashindange regarding claims of delayed payments to vehicle owners.

The race for the next Secretary-General is moving into a decisive stage, as candidates present their visions in a series of interactive dialogues with member states at United Nations headquarters.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on Thursday that the nation was 'shocked' after formally receiving a landmark report into post-election violence following the October 2025 general elections.

Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have approved the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s budget of N$181 million for the 2026/2027 financial year.

PDM MP Diederik Vries questioned the allocation for non-personnel expenditure.

Members of the National Assembly have urged the Electoral Commission of Namibia to introduce continuous voter registration to avoid congestion ahead of elections.

The suggestion was made during the ECN’s budget discussion of N$181 million for the 2026/27 financial period.

The National Democratic Party (NDP) honoured its leaders for outstanding service delivery.

Party President Martin Lukato said this comes after their hard work in last year's elections. Ten artists also received certificates of appreciation, while fourteen party members received certificates of honour.

Newly elected members of the National Council will be sworn in on Friday, 12 December 2025, following the recent regional council elections.