… ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka confirmed the development yesterday, saying stakeholders have until 30 June to submit written objections or proposed changes to the bill. …
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… ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka says: “The nomination period commenced on 6 December 2024 and ended on 21 December 2024 in respect of registered political parties, while prospective independent candidates were to submit their nominations before 19 December 2024 at 16h00.” He says …
ECN confirms readiness for Guinas constituency by-election on 17 January- October 2024
The production process of ballot papers for Namibia’s upcoming elections is complete.This was announced by the spokesperson for the Electoral Commission of Namibia, De Wet Siluka, on Sunday.“The production process for the ballot papers for the November 2024 presidential and Natio …
ECN announces completion of election ballot production… ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka could yesterday not provide the exact budget for the trip. …
Electoral commission faces backlash over controversial ballot paper tender and costly South Africa trip… Electoral Commission of Namibia spokesperson De Wet Siluka and chief referenda officer Peter Shama were not reachable for a comment.
Political parties in discord with Ren-Form over ballot printing in SA… cal parties over the awarding of a N$6.2-million ballot paper tender to the controversial South African company Ren-Form. “The delegation includes authorised representatives from political parties and staff from the Electoral Commission of Namibia,” ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka …
Electoral Commission of Namibia to inspect ballot paper production in South Africa amid controversy… aptured 5 063 signatures but with functional system access granted only after 20h00, it was humanly impossible to capture all the required signatures.“The system was not tested to assess how many days it would take to capture 7 000 names,” she added.ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka …
End of the road for Angula, two others… ey have captured 5 063 signatures but functional system access only being granted after 20h00 made it humanly impossible to capture all the signatures.“The system was not tested to assess how many days it would take to capture 7 000 names,” she adds.ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka …
Ally Angula frustrated by ‘faulty ECN system'… ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka has expressed concern over the letter, saying the commission distances itself from it and that these allegations are malicious, baseless and aimed at undermining the integrity of the ECN. …
Communication ministry warns against the spreading of false information ahead of November elections… ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka confirmed the meeting took place but could not comment on the commission’s push for emergency procurement of the ballot papers. …
ECN, parties draw swords over ballot procurement
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ECN commissioners to declare assets under proposed amendments
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Proposed amendments to the Electoral Commission of Namibia Act will compel commissioners to declare their assets within 60 days of the act coming into force and thereafter annually, a move political parties say could strengthen public trust and transparency. Commissioners must submit declarations to the speaker of the National Assembly, with failure to comply constituting grounds for misconduct.
Why it matters
Proposed ECN asset declaration amendments strengthen transparency and accountability in electoral governance.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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ECN commissioners to declare assets under proposed amendments
Proposed amendments to the Electoral Commission of Namibia Act will compel commissioners to declare their assets within 60 days of the act coming into force and thereafter annually, a move political parties say could strengthen public trust and transparency. Commissioners must submit declarations to the speaker of the National Assembly, with failure to comply constituting grounds for misconduct.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →