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Around the world, women continue to face structural barriers in accessing justice systems that are often expensive, complex, slow and, at times, retraumatising

Public trust and confidence in Namibian courts essential for democracy

A judiciary that is seen to be impartial and competent strengthens the rule of law and reinforces the legitimacy of democratic institutions

Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) supporters cheer in the streets of Gaborone in November as President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party suffers a resounding defeat in general elections.  (Photo by MONIRUL BHUIYAN/AFP via Getty Images)

The beginning of the end of the liberation party era

Nepotism, graft, shifting ideologies: Southern Africa’s liberation parties have experienced historic setbacks in 2024

ANC debate: Documents reveal a party filled with tensions

South Africa and Namibia: Why liberation movements fail when they come to power

The ruling elites have demonstrated that they are less interested in democracy than they are in pursuing self interests and the retention of power

Swapo supporters in Namibia. (Jordaania Andima/The Namibian)

Namibia’s elections have come and gone, but little has changed

The corrupt enrichment of the political elite and worsening socioeconomic conditions may mean the working class is ready to rise up

The last poll was held in 2014

Namibian elections: The sands are shifting – slowly

Namibia’s political stability so far has been vested in the dominance of Swapo. Those opposing its control face an uphill battle

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob was elected in 2014 after serving as prime minister for a total of 14 years. (Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Kremlin via Reuters)

Who’s who in Namibia’s presidential elections?

Namibia votes in a general election on Wednesday. Here are the four frontrunners

Swapo supporters in Namibia. (Jordaania Andima/The Namibian)

Letters to the editor: January 9 to 15 2015

Readers air their views on Swapo’s landslide win in Namibia, the South African Dream and using our votes to end corruption.

Namibia: Swapo sweeps elections, Geingob wins presidency

In a landslide victory and Africa’s first e-vote, Namibia’s ruling Swapo wins elections and the party head, Hage Geingob, wins the presidential vote.

Namibia’s ruling Swapo leads election results so far

Namibia’s ruling party, Swapo, is so far leading the election results in the vote counts done in six constituencies.

President Hifikepunye Pohamba’s ruling party is facing increased criticism of the slow pace of land reform

Namibian elections underway, with ruling party tipped to win

Namibians are casting their votes in Africa’s first e-vote, with some hoping for a stronger opposition.

Land scandal may unsettle Namibia poll

These elections will see opposition parties hoping to cash in on Swapo’s shortcomings.

SADC declares Namibia polls fair as results trickle in

Namibia’s general elections last week were ”free and fair”, observers from neighbouring countries said on Monday.