ECN explains challenges of ballot papers vs EVMs

Ester Hakaala

2024-12-03

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Elsie Nghikembua chairperson pictured at the ECN Head Office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 03 DEC (NAMPA) – The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua has explained the challenges of using ballot papers and compared them to electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Nghikembua was speaking during a press briefing on the official election results announcement at the ECN head office Tuesday.
“The process of using ballot papers becomes more expensive, especially with ballot paper printing and the counting...

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