Why does two-thirds matter?
Swapo has enjoyed a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly since 1994 and in the National Council since 1993. In theory, if Swapo has two-thirds majorities in both the National Council and the National Assembly it can change the Constitution without the agreement of the other parties (Article 132). Since Independence there have been three […]
Fake News & Namibian Elections
‘Fake news’ –misinformation, disinformation and propaganda – is very much a reality in Namibian political and electoral processes. Various social media platforms have become the preferred battlegrounds on which disturbing, divisive and even dangerous campaigns and content are being shared. This report describes what ‘fake news’ on Namibian social media looks like and where it […]
Namibia: Ruling SWAPO jittery over independent candidates
SWAPO party’s dominion over Namibian politics began at independence in March 1990 when the former liberation movement won the first democratic elections but its stranglehold is slowly being tested.Over the past 29 years, the ruling party has consolidated its dominance, with little challenge from the opposition.
The party commands popular support across all age groups, with its strong base in the north-central regions.
As has become tradition, SWAPO is again confident of cruising to victory in the upcoming general elections set for November.
Geingob coming under increasing pressure as elections beckon
President Hage Geingob is coming under increasing pressure from organised movements almost half-way towards the election date but political observers have voiced that he should not be seen to be pleasing everyone in this tough economic climate.
On the 18th of this month, a horde of taxi drivers under the ambit of the Namibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU) will march to statehouse demanding that he address their economic woes.
An Overview of the National Council
An overview of Namibia’s second chamber of parliament
Upholding Electoral Integrity
A guide to mitigating risk in the electoral cycle published by IPPR and HSF
Regional & Local Elections
All the results for the local and regional elections held on November 27 2015
A Thorn in the Flesh for Gender Equality
A briefing paper looking at how the gender gap in the regional councils undermines Namibia’s gender equallity efforts
Frequently Asked Questions
Key information for voters ahead of the Nov 27 local and regional elections
What is the National Council?
An introduction to Namibia’s House of Review – which will indirectly be elected on November 27
