insert_link NamibiaNamibia 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, […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaPresident 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 […] today26 November, 2025
NamibiaFewer Candidates, More Voters Ahead of Election Day Citizens will head to the polls on 26 November with a smaller field of contenders than in 2020. The Electoral Commission confirmed 456 candidates representing 20 political parties and 68 independents. Despite the decline, voter registration has risen to nearly 1.5 million. Public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo. today13 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibia marks International Youth Day YouthQuake conference Namibia 2023 (Photo: NMT via civic264.org.na) Namibia has joined the global community in observing International Youth Day under the theme “Young Workers Organising for Democracy, Justice and a Better Future.” A new report by political scientist Christiaan Keulder reveals that while youth voter turnout and digital activism are on the rise, significant economic, cultural, and institutional barriers continue to restrict full participation. The report will be unveiled at […] today12 August, 2025
insert_link South AfricaAlmost sixty million voters head to the polls Sunday in Germany Almost sixty million voters head to the polls Sunday as Germany elects a new Chancellor and Government. The early election in Europe's biggest economy comes following the collapse of Olaf Scholz's former three-party coalition back in November - the Chancellor now in a fight to try and secure a second term. Trent Murray has more from Berlin. today22 February, 2025
