Namibia: Voters Still Allowed to Join Queues Hours After Official Closing Time

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has confirmed that voters are still being allowed to join queues at polling stations in the Erongo region, hours after the official… Read more »

Namibia: Higher Turnout Than Expected At Keetmanshoop Polling Stations

Presiding officers in the Keetmanshoop rural and urban constituencies say they are observing a higher turnout than expected. Read more »

Namibia: High Voter Turnout Reported in Zambezi Rural Areas

Presiding officers in Zambezi's rural areas say that they have recorded high voter turnout since the polling stations opened. Read more »

Namibia: Prime Minister Calls for Patience

Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has urged those in queues waiting to cast their votes to remain patient despite delays. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Preaches Resources Sharing

Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her government will change policies to ensure Namibians benefit from the country's natural resources, like the oil and gas discoveries. Read more »

Namibia: Frustration Over Long Wait to Vote At Swakop

Swakopmund voters facing lengthy delays at polling stations have expressed frustration at the slow pace of the process. Read more »

Namibia: Inmates Proud to Exercise Their Right On Election Day

Former minister of fisheries and marine resources Bernhard Esau, who is awaiting trail, says it feels good to be casting his vote. Read more »

Namibia: Calls for Vote Extension Grow Louder

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has joined a growing call for the extension of the voting process until at least until 17h00 on Thursday owing to a reported shortage… Read more »

Namibia: Walvis Bay Voters Cause Havoc At Airport and Farm 37

Chaos erupted at Walvis Bay International Airport on Tuesday, as frustrated voters almost broke the entrance of the polling station. Read more »

Namibia: Walvis Bay Mayor Chooses Joining Voters in Queue

Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes voted at the Atlantis Sport Club at Walvis Bay, after spending time at the back of the queue of voters at the polling station. Read more »

Namibia: Claims of Unfairness At Some Swakop Polling Stations

Voters at Swakopmund's central area faced a mix of smooth operations and rising tensions on Wednesday. Read more »

Namibia: Chairs, Selfies, Sunscreens and Food in Election Lines

Some voters queuing to cast their votes have brought chairs, food and sunscreens to protect themselves from the sun. Read more »

Namibia: Keetmanshoop Prioritises Access to Democracy for Vulnerable Groups

Keetmanshoop hopes to emphasise access to democracy for elders, people with disabilities, and nursing mothers during the presidential and National Assembly elections. Read more »

Namibia: Slow Start for Voting At Katima Mulilo

Some polling stations in the Katima Mulilo Urban constituency reported a slow turnout of voters on Wednesday morning. Read more »

Namibia: Oshana Vendors' Businesses 'Thrive' On Election Day

Many street vendors in Oshana region have taken election day as an opportunity for their small businesses to thrive ahead of election day. Read more »

Namibia: Itula Urges Voters to Honour Democratic Sacrifices

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula says democracy is critical for Namibia and citizens have a responsibility to shape the country's future through their… Read more »

Namibia: Schlettwein Has His Last Dance

Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein cast his last ballot in his capacity as a minister in Windhoek on Wednesday, after serving the country in government for more than three… Read more »

Namibia: Shaningwa Encourages Voters to Take Part in Elections

Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has encouraged Namibians to show up in numbers at polling stations to cast their votes in today's presidential and National Assembly… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Next Leaders Must Prioritise Justice

Namibia's upcoming elections tomorrow, 27 November, offer a pivotal moment to shape the nation's future. Read more »

Namibia: Polling Officials Boycott, Demand Daily Rate Increase Adjustment By N$100

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has increased daily training rates for polling officials by N$100 following demands for higher allowances. Read more »

Namibia: Elections Run By Insults, Fake News, Influencers, Paid Propaganda

Namibia's 2024 election has taken a turn, with traditional campaigns overshadowed by a digital battleground of insults, influencers, misinformation and paid propaganda. Read more »

Namibia: Walvis Residents Determined to Vote Despite Bad Weather

Walvis Bay residents say bad weather conditions at the town will not to stop them from voting tomorrow. Read more »

Namibia: //Kharas Police Deploy 361 Police Officers for Elections

//Kharas police commissioner Marius Katamila says the Namibian police have deployed 361 police officers including commissioned officers to ensure law and order prevail during… Read more »

Namibia: Benjamin Pushing Youth Football Agenda

Budding Namibian footballers will get the opportunity to gauge their level against their peers internationally in January when the HopHydro Cup Namibia debuts in Windhoek. Read more »

Namibia: Nasa Blunders Take Shine Off Stars

Paris Paralympic star Lahja Ishitile cemented her status as the country's standout performer by claiming three prizes at the Namibia Annual Sport Awards (Nasa). Read more »