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May 2026
The Namibian
ECN spokesperson De Wet Silukaconfirmedthe development and that stakeholders have until 30 June to submit written objections
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“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.”
ECN spokesperson De Wet Silukasays nomination periodcommenced on 6 December and ended on 21 December
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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."”
De Wet Silukasaidthe delegation includes authorised representatives from political parties and ECN staff
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“"The delegation includes authorised representatives from political parties and staff from the Electoral Commission of Namibia," ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka said on Sunday.”
ECN spokesperson De Wet Silukaexpressed concern overthe letter, saying the commission distances itself from it
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“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.”
ECN spokesperson De Wet Silukaconfirmedthe meeting took place
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“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.”
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.
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.