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Namibia sees low turnout in Regional Council and Local Authority Elections

ECN Chairperson, Dr Elsie T. Nghikembua (Photo: Electoral Commission of Namibia) Namibians headed to the polls on Wednesday for the 7th Regional Council and Local Authority elections, but voter turnout was notably low across much of the country. Election officials reported quiet polling stations and fewer voters compared with previous years, raising concerns among analysts. Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah suggested that low participation could reflect voter fatigue, logistical challenges, […]

27 November, 2025

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Namibians turn out early as Regional and Local Authority Elections get underway nationwide

Namibians across the country braved the early-morning on Wednesday as polling stations opened for the Regional Council and Local Authority Elections, with queues forming long before sunrise in several towns. In Walvis Bay, residents armed with blankets and flasks of coffee camped outside polling stations overnight to secure an early place in line. Presiding officers there reported high enthusiasm and urged those still unsure to come out and vote. At […]

26 November, 2025

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President Nandi-Ndaitwah encourages high voter turnout as she casts her ballot

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah cast her vote this morning at Emma Hoogenhout Primary School in Windhoek, where she arrived accompanied by First Gentleman Lt. Gen. Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah and SWAPO Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa. Speaking at the polling station, the President praised the calm and joyful atmosphere, noting that Namibians always approach elections with positivity and unity. She encouraged citizens across the country to turn out in large numbers, emphasising that […]

26 November, 2025

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ECN confirms full readiness ahead of Regional and Local Authority Elections

Electoral Commission of Namibia spokesperson De Wet Siluka (Photo: Government Information Center) With less than 12 hours before polls open, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it is fully prepared for Wednesday's Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. Speaking ahead of the vote, ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka said all polling teams have been deployed nationwide. He noted that deployment began on Sunday and was completed on Monday, with […]

25 November, 2025

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Long-awaited 20km Mbeyo–Erago road project underwa

By: Staff Reporter Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi on Monday officiated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited upgrade of the 20.45 km Mbeyo–Erago road in the Kavango West Region. The upgrade from sandy to gravel brings renewed hope to the five villages of Sihetekera, Senseni, Mutungalika, Kamuti and Erago, which have for years relied on an impassable sandy track that routinely cut off access to essential services. Nekundi said the […]

24 November, 2025

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66 youth projects secured N$37.7 million funding under National Youth Development Fund

By: Hertha Ekandjo The ministry of finance in collaboration with the Development Finance Institutions has announced the second group of 66 successful applicants under the National Youth Development Fund with a total mount of N$37,7 million for youth-led projects across all regions. According to the ministry, the funding will support the creation of 404 jobs in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, horticulture, sustainable tourism, waste management, agro-processing, green transport […]

24 November, 2025

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SecFin Africa expands fight against financial crime

EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins (Photo by European Union) Namibia has completed its first specialised training programme aimed at combating illicit financial flows, part of a broader European Union initiative to strengthen tax and revenue systems across the continent. The year-long course, delivered through the EU-funded SecFin Africa project in partnership with the Swedish Tax Agency, brought together participants from the Bank of Namibia, the Namibia Revenue Agency, […]

24 November, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: In Gobabis, Shelter Foundation Rally in Epako Ends in Arrest and Injuries

GOBABIS – The Right to Shelter Foundation faced a tense confrontation with municipal authorities and police over a planned rally on 22 November at the soccer field behind Epako Secondary School. Wynand Lukas, the organization’s second-in-command, explained that the foundation had followed proper procedures by notifying the municipality and police of its intention to hold a public gathering on informal settlement land. However, two other political parties — the […]

24 November, 2025

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Swakopmund pensioner assaulted during robbery

By: Josia Shigwedha An 83-year-old Swakopmund resident was attacked and robbed on Saturday at his home in Vineta . The incident happened at around 11h15 in Tsovarite Street, when the elderly man, who lives alone, opened his garage door after hearing a knock. According to the police, five male suspects overpowered him, dragged him upstairs, and tied his arms and legs to a chair using shoelaces while demanding money. The […]

23 November, 2025