71% of Namibians register to vote

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that a total of 1,153,916 eligible Namibians, representing 71% of eligible voters, have registered both within the country and at Namibian diplomatic missions abroad from 3 June to 20 July 2024. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka.

While acknowledging the improvement in the cumulative turnout to date both at the regional and constituency levels, the Commission, in a media statement issued on Monday, 22 July, said it remains optimistic that more Namibians will turn out to register within the remaining 10 days before the end of the GRV period on the 01 August 2024.

Meanwhile, e 8 out of 14 regions achieved 70% and above by 20 July 2024 while remaining optimistic that the remaining 6 regions will continue to improve on voter turnout during
the remaining days of voters’ registration. The following are the regions with the highest voter turnout:

1. Ohangwena Region 80%, Omusati Region (80%) and Oshana Region (80%)
2. Kunene Region (75%)
3. Erongo Region (72%)
4. Oshikoto Region (71%)
5. //Karas Region (70%) and Kavango West Region (70%)

Separately, the ECN’s Chief Electoral Officer, Petrus Shaama, has attributed the low voter registration turnout to the public’s decision not to register. Low turnout has been observed at numerous registration points across the country. The voter registration period is set to close on the 1st of August.