Regional Council Elections

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

Namibia

Mulongeni Urges Parties to Focus on Local Needs

Political analyst Ben Mulongeni told NewsOnOne's Willem Snyman that parties must offer realistic and actionable messages that address local issues ahead of the regional council and local authority elections. He noted that many voters skip local polls because parties often pick loyalists instead of candidates genuinely supported by the community, leaving citizens disengaged.

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Namibia sees low turnout in Regional Council and Local Authority Elections

Mulongeni Urges Parties to Focus on Local Needs

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