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HUSAB, 24 February 2015 - Employees of Rossing Uranium Husab Mine near Arandis on one of the mining machines on site. The construction of the mine started in May 2014 and operations are expected in 2016.(Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku) NAMPA

Republican Party vows to nationalise mining and fishing industries

SWAKOPMUND, 16 August 2024 - Swapo Party Vice President and presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing party leaders in the Erongo Region on Friday. Nandi-Ndaitwah is flanked by Party regional coordinator in Erongo Daniel Muhuura (R) and leader assigned to the region, Alfeus !Naruseb (L). (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for unity and vigilance from party members

WINDHOEK, 03 June 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua (Photo: Linea Ndishena) NAMPA

Over 1.4 million youth voters registered for the 2024 elections

Sylvia Hashondali

SWAKOPMUND, 05 September 2024 - Regional Electoral Officers and Returning Officers at the official opening of the training at Swakopmund on Thursday. The workshop aims to provide the 13 REOs and 121 ROs with the necessary knowledge and skills to efficiently and effectively manage the electoral process and ensure delivery of credible elections in compliance with statutory frameworks. (Photo by: Isabel Bento)NAMPA

ECN will not tolerate laxity: Nghikembua

WINDHOEK, 07 September 2024 - Swapo Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing the party's central committee meeting. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for fairness and unity during electoral college

WINDHOEK, 31 August 2024 - Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa said the party will launch its election manifesto on 14 September in Windhoek. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Swapo to launch its 2024-2030 elections manifesto next weekend: Shaningwa

WINDHOEK, 08 September 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba has called on Swapo members to ensure electoral victory. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Mbumba calls on Swapo Party members to work hard for electoral victory

WINDHOEK, 18 September 2024 - All People’s Party president Ambrosius Kumbwa. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

APP to prioritise agriculture, education and land

OPUWO, 25 February 2020 - PDM president McHenry Venaani called for fair distribution of wealth at constituency level while speaking at Otuani for the Opuwo rural by-election in March. (Photo: Contributed)

Venaani promises a glorious Namibia once voted into power

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 30 September 2024 - Namibian Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

ECN and political parties at odds over printing of ballot papers

WINDHOEK, 10 October 2024 - President of the Christian Democratic Voice party, Gotthard Kandume. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

ECN makes u-turn on Christian Democratic Voice Party de-registration

WINDHOEK, 28 May 2024 - Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Would-be leaders have five days to register with ECN

Uakutura Kambaekua

OPUWO, 10 October 2024 - The Namibian Electoral Commission engaged Kunene stakeholders on Thursday in preparation for the elections on 27 November 2024. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

ECN engages stakeholders in Kunene

Uakutura Kambaekua

KEETMANSHOOP, 12 October 2024 - Vice President of the Swapo Party, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured at the party's ||Kharas star rally on Saturday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah and Shaningwa warn against political commotion

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 14 OCT 2024 - Lawyers Sisa Namandje and Gilroy Kasper pictured at the Windhoek High Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah to remain Swapo candidate as court throws out opposing application

WINDHOEK, 01 October 2024 - Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters leader Epafras Mukwiilongo. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Parties rush to beat deadline for parliamentary candidates submission

ECN rejects presidential nomination of Ally Angula and others

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Twenty-one parties participating in 2024 Namibian general elections

OKONDAUNUE, 15 October 2024 - Through its Youth Ambassadors, the Namibian Electoral Commission has incorporated culture into its efforts to encourage more women to cast ballots in the Kunene Region. (Photo: Contributed)

ECN targets more youth and women voters through voter education

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK - LPM Representative Ivan Skrywer. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

ECN handpicking ballot paper printer may compromise electoral process: Political parties

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2024 - United Democratic Front Secretary General Daniel Tsaneb. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Political parties set to intensify election campaigns

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2024 - Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah candidacy a milestone for Namibia: Shaningwa

AR launches election manifesto at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 05 September 2024 - PDM president McHenry Venaani. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Venaani promises corruption-free Namibia

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 21 October 2024 - Andrew Matjila Junior. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Andrew Matjila, Herbert Diergaardt following in their fathers' political footsteps

WINDHOEK - President of the Republican Party, Henk Mudge speaking at a press conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Mudge’s government to prioritise labour intensive projects to create employment

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2024 - Namibia’s Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama pictured with ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

ECN says printing of ballot papers on schedule

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO - Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani pictured during a party event in Outjo. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Venaani promises to solve water problems in Oshikoto

ONANDJABA, 25 October 2020 - Leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Dr Panduleni Itula addressing an IPC election campaign meeting at Onandjaba settlement in the Omusati Region's Okalongo Constituency on Saturday. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Don’t vote for unemployment: Itula

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 30 October 2024 - Namibia's Chief Electoral Officer, Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Namibian electoral process reaches critical stage

BERLIN, 09 October 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba speaking at a high level business breakfast with the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (Photo: Contributed)

Mbumba congratulates President Duma Boko of Botswana

WINDHOEK, 06 November 2024 - Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama. (Photo: Contributed)

ECN trains 400 elections officials

WINDHOEK, 10 May 2021 - Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation Executive Director, Penda Naanda. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibia calls for peaceful resolution amid Mozambique unrest

Sibungo opens Nongozi Annual Cultural Expo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 09 November 2024 - President of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula speaking at a rally in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Itula calls for Namibians to emulate Botswana

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

ECN all set to conduct 2024 general elections

OTJIWARONGO, 11 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) regional education officer for Otjozondjupa, Beatrice Sililo speaks at a workshop for political party agents at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

ECN Otjozondjupa dispatches three teams for special election

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 12 NOVEMBER 2024- A helicopter. (PHOTO: NAMPA)

NCCA introduces airspace restrictions during election period

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - Special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections underway at Otjiwarongo's Paresis Sports Stadium on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Special voting kicks off smoothly in Otjozondjupa

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 13 November 2024 - Members of the Namibian Defence Force and police lining up to cast their votes in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Shikongo leads special voting in capital

OSHAKATI, 13 November 2024 - Security cluster and seagoing personnel queuing up to vote. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Special voting process kicks off in Oshana

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - Special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections underway at Otjiwarongo's Paresis Sports Stadium on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Special voting exercise kicks off smoothly in Kunene

Uakutura Kambaekua

KEETMANSHOOP, 13 November 2024 – Members of the Namibian Defence Force pictured at WK Rover community hall at Keetmanshoop as their cast their votes in the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Smooth start to special voting in ||Kharas

Suzith Tjitaura

MARIENTAL, 13 November 2024 - Members of the Namibian Police Force casting their votes at Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Special voting process off to a good start

WINDHOEK, 13 November 2024 - Uniformed personnel queuing up at Van Rhyn Primary School in Windhoek for special voting. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

NDF chief says polling stations insufficient for special voting

Justina Shuumbwa

Zambezi special voting sees high turn-up: Simwanza

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 08 February 2022 - Public policy analyst and lecturer Dr Gerson Sindano. (Photo: Contributed)

Sindano happy with special election turnout at Rundu

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - Special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections underway at Otjiwarongo's Paresis Sports Stadium on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjiwarongo polling station runs out of ballot papers

Mulisa Simiyasa

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)'s Returning Officer at the Paresis Sports Stadium Polling Station in Otjiwarongo, Melody Muesee counts the ballot papers shortly after the special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Preliminary special voting results for Otjiwarongo

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2024 - ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nghikembua appeals for peace during elections

SADC deploys observers for Presidential and National Assembly Elections

NKURENKURU, 14 November 2024- The election officials busy with counting at Nkurenkuru Community Hall.
(Photo by: Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

Special voting results for Kavango West Region

OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - Special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections underway at Otjiwarongo's Paresis Sports Stadium on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Special voting results for Oshikoto

SWAKOPMUND, 05 September 2024 - Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, speaking at the official opening of the training workshop of Regional Electoral Officers and Returning Officers at Swakopmund on Thursday. The workshop aims to provide the 13 REOs and 121 ROs with the necessary knowledge and skills to efficiently and effectively manage the electoral process and ensure delivery of credible elections in compliance with statutory frameworks. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Preliminary special voting results for Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Special voting results for Omaheke

Zebaldt Ngaruka

Swapo and Nandi-Ndaitwah lead special voting results

OTJIWARONGO, 11 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) regional education officer for Otjozondjupa, Beatrice Sililo speaks at a workshop for political party agents at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

ECN Otjozondjupa polling officials’ training going according to plan

Mulisa Simiyasa

TWYVELFONTEIN, 16 November 2024- Twyfelfontein settlement (photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

World heritage sites should benefit communal areas: Seibeb

KATIMA MULILO, 18 November 2024 - Zambezi Regional Electoral Officer, Lesley Simwanza says the training of 1 003 polling officials is going well. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

ECN training 1 003 polling officials in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OTJIWARONGO, 22 April 2024 - The Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer, Victoria Amutenya. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

ECN Otjozondjupa to hire 300 private vehicles for elections

Mulisa Simiyasa

ECN refutes claims that ||Nhoma residents were not registered for elections

OPUWO, 04 June 2024 - Kunene Regional Electoral Officer Mike Nganjone. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

ECN at a 200 vehicle deficit in Kunene for elections

Uakutura Kambaekua

OKONDAUNUE, 16 October 2024 - Santos Muhenje, Kunene Regional Voter Education Officer flanked by voter educators during one ECN education session at Okondaunue village on the outskirts of Opuwo. (Photo: Contributed)

ECN using helicopters for elections in Epupa Constituency

Uakutura Kambaekua

MARIENTAL, 21 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia conducting training for polling officials in the Hardap Region as part of the preparations for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

ECN conducts training for Hardap polling officials ahead of elections

MARIENTAL, 21 November 2024 - Mariental Urban Constituency Councillor Petrus Esterhuizen. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

LPM councillor addresses community concerns over regional leadership

OPUWO, 21 October 2014 - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol)'s newly appointed Regional Commander for Kunene, Commissioner James Nderura pictured here on Tuesday. (Photo by: Tjikunda Kulunga) NAMPA

Kunene to deploy 360 police officers for election

Uakutura Kambaekua

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, at a media and observer briefing. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

ECN accredits 12 local and international observer missions for upcoming elections

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 22 November 2024 - NamPol Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

More than 4 600 police officers to be deployed at polling stations

Elderly voters impress ECN

SOSSUSVLEI, 05 December 2016 - Sunrise at the Desert Homestead Outpost. (Photo by: Maqonda Ndlovu) NAMPA

ECN encourages observers to explore Namibia

KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2024 - President of the National Democratic Party of Namibia (NDP), Martin Lukato speaking at the last Star Guerilla War Campaign held at Kamunu hall in Katima Mulilo on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

‘Give us 20 seats’: Lukato

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2024 - Zambezi Regional Chairperson of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Elvis Milunga Lizazi says voter sensitisation efforts via street drive-throughs in all eight constituencies of the Zambezi Region are the last “throw of the dice” for his party before Wednesday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

IPC 'throws last dice' in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Gobabis, 07 January 2020 - Nampol's Newly appointed Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi (Photo Contributed) Nampa

Over 5 000 police officers to be deployed for elections

OSHAKATI, 24 November 2024 - Leader of the Independent Patriots for Change Panduleni Itula (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

IPC reaches out to young voters ahead of elections

WINDHOEK, 24 November 2024 - Peyameno Shimoshili speaking to the youth at Swapo's star rally in Windhoek at Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday.
(Photo: Melissa //Hoebes)

First-time voter speaks to youth at Swapo’s star rally

WINDHOEK, 24 November 2024 - President of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, arriving at PDM's star rally in Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Venaani promises to create cabinet of 15 ministers

NKURENKURU, 17 November 2024- President Nangolo Mbumba at star rally at Mupini on Saturday.
(photo by: Lylie Joel)

Mbumba hails Nandi-Ndaitwah as morally upright, trustworthy candidate

STAMPRIET, 23 November 2024 - Abraham Nuseb, 91 one of the eldest residents in Stampriet. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

ELDERS CRY FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

Charmaine Boois

OTAVI, 25 November 2024 - Officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) at the Otavi Police Station warehouse dispatches teams to Tsumkwe, Okakarara, Omatako and Okahandja constituencies on Monday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Deployment of Otjozondjupa election teams commences

Mulisa Simiyasa

OSHOOPALA, 16 October 2024 - Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria speaking during the official opening of the Oshoopala satellite police station on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Oshana to deploy about 400 officers at polling stations

MARIENTAL, 25 November 2024 - Hardap Regional Electoral Officer Willem Uirab. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap Region ready for elections despite initial hurdles

MARIENTAL, 25 November 2024 - Hardap Regional Police Commander Sydney Philander. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap police to deploy officers for election

WALVIS BAY, 25 November 2024 - Chief of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Police in Erongo Region prepared for upcoming elections

MARIENTAL, 25November 2024 (NAMPA) - Former councilor of Mariental Urban constituency Nico Mungenga.
(Photo by: Charmaine Boois )

Elected leaders must prioritise Namibians' interests: Mungenga

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 25 November 2024 - Chief Electoral Officer, Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Political parties to face de-registration for campaigning past deadline

Windhoek, 22 December 2015 - Empty carwash businesses in Windhoek. (Photo by Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

Kavango West police commander urges businesses to heed the law on election day

KEETMANSHOOP, 25 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) ||Kharas Regional Electoral Officer, Jejamaije Mujoro. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

All systems in place for elections in ||Kharas

Suzith Tjitaura

OMATAKO, 25 November 2024 - Auho Ngavetene, a member of the !Kung Traditional Authority Senior Council in the Tsumkwe Constituency, speaks to Nampa at Omatako village. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Omatako residents ready to vote: Ngavetene

SIBBINDA, 14 SEPTEMBER 2012 - Voting began at a snail's pace in the Sibbinda Constituency by-election currently underway in the Caprivi Region. Seen here are eligible voters at the Sikosinyana Secondary School polling station queuing to cast their votes. (Photo by: Olavi Haikera) NAMPA

NAMIBIANS READY FOR POLLS

OTAVI, 25 November 2024 - The Otavi Police Station warehouse where the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) election materials are stored. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjozondjupa party agents satisfied with deployment of election teams

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 21 November 2023 – Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua speaks at a stakeholder consultative workshop by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to review the criteria for the national resettlement policy. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Khomas residents reminded not to wear party regalia

TSUMKWE, 26 November 2024 – Mbashandangi Kahiriri, the Returning Officer of the Tsumkwe Constituency during the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, pictured while addressing vehicle owners at the Tsumkwe Police Station. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA.

Tsumkwe voters urged to replace lost cards ahead of elections

AROAB, 26 November 2024 – Streets of Aroab in the ||Kharas region. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Aroab residents ready to vote

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 12 February 2020 - AR activist Job Amupanda speaks during a media conference at the Katutura Youth Complex hall. (Photo by: Perirwa Koruhama) NAMPA

AR condemns dismissal of polling official in Kavango West

KATIMA MULILO, 26 November 2024 - Benjamin Limbo of CKP trading enterprises in the Zambezi Region confirmed the closure of their business on Wednesday. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Zambezi business outlets prioritise election day

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 27 November 2024 - Zambezi residents queued up as early as 05h45 at the Ngweze community hall to cast their votes. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Katima Mulilo residents ready to vote

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KEETMANSHOOP, 27 November 2024 - Simon Basson casting his vote in the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Keetmanshoop residents turn up to vote

Suzith Tjitaura

MARIENTAL, 27 November 2024 - The Governor of the Hardap region, Salomon April casting his vote during the presidential and National Assembly elections. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap governor casts his vote

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Voters waiting to cast their votes at the Wernhil Shopping Centre polling station A. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

Long queues mark start of voting at Wernhil

KATIMA MULILO, 27 November 2024 - Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu was the first to cast his vote at the Ngweze community hall in Katima Mulilo. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Elections ensure that citizens exercise their democratic rights: Sampofu

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Khomas Region Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua placing her ballot paper into a ballot box. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

ECN chairperson emphases speed of voting process

NKURENKURU, 27 November 2024, The voters in the queue waiting to cast their votes.
(Photo by: Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

Nkurenkuru residents ready to vote

Katutura Old Age Home pensioners cast their votes

OKANGHUDI, 27 November 2024 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba casting his vote at his home village Okanghudi polling station in the Ohangwena region. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Accept defeat: Pohamba

OTJIWARONGO, 27 November 2024 -The Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua casts his vote at Otjiwarongo on Wednesday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjozondjupa political leaders vote early at Otjiwarongo

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 06 January 2023 - Polling Station at the Moses //Garoëb Primary school in the Moses //Garoëb Constituency for the new councillor by-elections. (Photo by : Prime-Rose Harases) NAMPA

Elderly voters struggle to make crosses on ballot papers at Nkarapamwe polling station

OSHIFO, 27 November 2024 - Voters at Oshifo braving the morning sun to cast their votes (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Oshifo community members brave the sun vote

OPUWO, 27 NOVEMBER 2024 - Scores of voters who turned up to cast their votes at Opuwo' police station have to wait for at least 26 minutes before voting as ECN is aid to have experienced technical challengers. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Matundu, Sheehama urge Namibians to vote

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Osven Njamene cast his vote at the Wernhil Shopping Centre in Windhoek.(Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

Queues and frustration mark voting at Wernhil

SWAKOPMUND, 27 November 2024 - Voters at the Platz Am Meer Mall at Swakopmund standing in queues while waiting to cast their votes. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Employers urged to release employees to vote

WINDHOEK, 12 May 2020 - Founding President Sam Nujoma celebrated his 91st birthday on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Founding President Sam Nujoma votes in Windhoek

OMUTHIYA, 27 November 2024 - The Oshikoto regional governor, Penda Ya Ndakolo, pictured during the election. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Shivute raises concern over Omboto fixed polling station

OTJIWARONGO, 28 November 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) official, Inaa Tjikurame counts the votes in the Presidential and National Assembly elections at Otjiwarongo on Thursday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for Omatako Constituency

Mulisa Simiyasa

Voting runs smoothly despite minor delays at John Pandeni

ONDANGWA, 27 November 2024 - Residents of Ondangwa lining up to cast their votes. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Political party agents happy with election process

EENHANA, 23 November 2024- ECN Ohangwena regional electoral officer, Henock Hanga. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Ohangwena records ballot shortages at 25 polling stations

KEETMANSHOOP, 25 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) ||Kharas Regional Electoral Officer, Jejamaije Mujoro. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Mujoro satisfied with election process in //Kharas

Suzith Tjitaura

ARANOS, 25 November 2020 - A voter casting her ballot during the Regional Council and Local Authority Elections at Aranos in the Hardap Region. (Photo by: Rhonie ||Garoeb) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for Aranos Constituency

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 28 November 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia Chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, flanked by Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama and commissioners. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Voting extended to Saturday, ECN to seek further funding

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for Karasburg East Constituency

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 15 MAY 2019 - Ndumba Kamwanyah, a Political Analyst and Senior Lecturer at the University of Namibia. (Photo: contributed). NAMPA

Credibility of Namibia’s electoral process in question: Analysts

OSHAKATI, 29 November 2024 - Voters at Ehenye polling station waiting to cast their votes. (Photo: Andreas Thomas)

Haimbangu confident about extending elections in Oshana

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary results- Rundu Rural Constituency

ONDANGWA, 28 November 2024 - Ondangwa Urban Constituency polling officials at the collation centre at the Ondangwa Trade Fair Centre. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas)NAMPA

Preliminary results for Rundu Urban Constituency

RUNDU, 13 November 2024 - Polling officials inside the Rundu Town Hall polling station helping uniformed members to cast their votes. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Preliminary results for Mukwe Constituency

OTJIWARONGO, 28 November 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) official, Inaa Tjikurame counts the votes in the Presidential and National Assembly elections at Otjiwarongo on Thursday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Ballot paper reported missing at Otjiwarongo polling station

Mulisa Simiyasa

RUNDU, 13 November 2024 - Polling officials inside the Rundu Town Hall polling station helping uniformed members to cast their votes. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Preliminary results for Ndonga Linena Constituency

OPUWO, 29 November 2024 - ECN's Kunene Election Officer Mike Nganjone has confirmed that the region received sufficient ballot papers to complete voting in the region. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Kunene acquires enough ballot papers to complete voting

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 29 November 2024 - ECN officials during the third commission briefing on the elections. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

ECN urges public to rely on official channels, not social media

MARIENTAL, 27 November 2024 - Voters pictured at the Aimablaagte community hall polling station in Mariental. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

SADC observers commend Namibia's peaceful political environment

Suzith Tjitaura

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for Karasburg West Constituency

Suzith Tjitaura

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for Berseba Constituency

Suzith Tjitaura

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for the !Nami#Nus Constituency

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 30 November 2024 - Namibian Police Force Inspector-General, Joseph Shikongo, gives an update on the security situation in the country amidst extended voting. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

Shikongo calls for continued calm as votes are counted

BERSEBA, 27 November 2024 – The Electoral Commission of Namibia polling station at Berseba. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Preliminary election results for the Daures Constituency

WINDHOEK, 30 November 2024 - Leader of the Independent Patriots for Change, Panduleni Itula. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

IPC will not recognise election results: Itula

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, at a media and observer briefing. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Nghikembua calls for patience among Namibians

WINDHOEK, 01 December 2024 - The leaders of opposition parties have confirmed that they are rallying behind the IPC’s urgent application in challenging the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

IPC to challenge election results in court

WINDHOEK, 29 November 2024 - ECN officials during the third commission briefing on the elections. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

ECN announces latest election results

Hardap road safety campaign launched at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is also the ruling party’s presidential candidate, cast her vote at the Emma Hoogenhout Primary School in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

NNN and Swapo lead in latest results

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - Voters at the Elisenheim A and B polling stations endured long delays and scorching heat on election day as polling stations ran out of ballot papers. (Photo by: Renathe Americano) NAMPA

Presiding officer recounts tense moments at polling station

WINDHOEK, 02 December (NAMPA)-The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, flanked by ECN Commissioners and Chief Electoral Officer, Peter Shaama. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu)

IPC leading in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, at a media and observer briefing. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

ECN learning from public criticism: Nghikembua

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2024 – Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s next president. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Namibia’s first female president

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2024 – Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s next president. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

I will deliver on my commitments: Nandi-Ndaitwah

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) commissioner Gerson Sindano pictured during the results announcement of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly election at the Electoral Commission Head Office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Sindano hails 2024 elections as a milestone for Namibia’s democracy

WINDHOEK, 01 December 2024 - The leaders of opposition parties have confirmed that they are rallying behind the IPC’s urgent application in challenging the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Political parties boycott election results announcement

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2024 – Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s next president. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah applauds Namibians after winning elections

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Elsie Nghikembua, at a media and observer briefing. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Over 30 000 votes rejected in general elections: Nghikembua

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2024 – Swapo’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s next president. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Maduro congratulates Nandi-Ndaitwah

OPUWO, 27 NOVEMBER 2024 - Scores of voters who turned up to cast their votes at Opuwo' police station have to wait for at least 26 minutes before voting as ECN is aid to have experienced technical challengers. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

SCRAMBLE FOR KUNENE CONTINUES

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO, 21 March 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba speaking at the 34th independence celebrations in Katima Mulilo. (Photo: Contributed)

President Nangolo Mbumba to participate in Doha Forum

WINDHOEK, 15 MAY 2019 - Ndumba Kamwanyah, a Political Analyst and Senior Lecturer at the University of Namibia. (Photo: contributed). NAMPA

Swapo still synonymous with Namibia’s independence: Kamwanyah

Swapo party women's council lauds Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory

WINDHOEK, 25 July 2019 - President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa pictured at State House during his State Visit to Namibia on Thursday. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

SADC urges all parties to accept Mozambique election results

WINDHOEK, 01 JANUARY 2025- Her excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, president of the United Republic of Tanzania and chairperson of the SADC organ on politics, defence and security cooperation.
(Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

SADC leaders tackle Mozambique’s post-election crisis

WINDHOEK, 09 January 2025 - The lawyers representing the government in the elections challenge, from left Eliaser Nekwaya, Sisa Namandje and Gerson Narib. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Presidential election challenge dates to be determined in February

KATIMA MULILO, 10 January 2025 - Kabbe South Constituency Councillor, John Likando. (Photo: Contributed)

Councillor John Likando preparing a ‘decade legacy report’

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

TSINTSABIS, 16 January 2025 – Tsintsabis is situated about 65km east of Tsumeb and has some 4 000 residents. (Photo by: Gabriel Thomas) NAMPA

Guinas residents demand access to electricity, open market

TSINTSABIS, 17 January 2025- Voters from Tsintsabis in Guinas Constituency in the Oshikoto Region queuing up for the constituency by-election. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Smooth start to Guinas Constituency by-elections

WINDHOEK, 15 January 2025 - Scenes at the Electoral Court, after the 2024 National Assembly election challenge lodged by the IPC. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

National Assembly election challenge postponed

WINDHOEK, 05 December 2024 - President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addresses the media and Swapo supporters at a media conference in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for aggressive preparations ahead of regional elections

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 10 February 2025 - Independent Patriots for Change Leader, Panduleni Itula pictured at the Supreme Court. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Supreme Court dismisses IPC’s Presidential election challenge

SWAKOPMUND, 24 March 2025 - Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) regional coordinators and local authority leaders are attending a week-long capacity-building workshop for taking place at Swakopmund. The workshop aims to strengthen leadership skills, enhance organisational management, and refine campaign strategies ahead of the 2025 Regional and Local Authorities elections. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Ngaringombe calls for introspection

OPUWO, 29 November 2024 - ECN's Kunene Election Officer Mike Nganjone has confirmed that the region received sufficient ballot papers to complete voting in the region. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

SRV at Kamanjab, Sesfontein captures 1 039 eligible voters

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO, 27 November 2024 - Zambezi residents queued up as early as 05h45 at the Ngweze community hall to cast their votes. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Polling officers reporting for training in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

IZIMWE, 14 June 2025 - Swapo Party Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa speaking at the final Swapo Party mini rally held at Izimwe in the Kabbe South Constituency on Saturday afternoon in the Zambezi Region. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

‘Cross for Raymond’, Shaningwa urges Kabbe South voters

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa speaks at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Shaningwa praises Kavango regions as over 200 rejoin Swapo

Swapo Party Youth League regional secretary in the Kavango East Region, Anselm Marungu. (Photo: Contributed)

SPYL secretary among candidates for Ndonga Linena councilor position

OPUWO, 02 JULY 2025 - The ECN has commenced preparations for the watershed regional council and local authority election scheduled for November in Opuwo, Kunene region. (Photo by: Uakutura Kmabekua) NAMPA.

ECN engages stakeholders in Kunene ahead of November elections

Uakutura Kambaekua

More than 200 registration points for SRV in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

NKURENKURU,26 November 2020 - Collection point of the Nkurenkuru Local Authority elections. (Photo by:Petrus Muronga) NAMPA

Erongo readies 230 voter registration points ahead of November elections

OTJIWARONGO, 22 July 2025 - Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Secretary-General Manuel Ngaringombe speaks Thursday morning at a leadership training workshop underway at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

PDM central committee leadership training underway at Otjiwarongo

Mulisa Simiyasa

Swapo's candidates for Kunene RC, LA elections unveiled

Uakutura Kambaekua

OTJIWARONGO, 03 August 2025 - The Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer, Victoria Amutenya on Sunday deploying teams with the sensitive and non-sensitive materials for the supplementary registrations of voters. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Supplementary voter registration underway in Otjozondjupa

Mulisa Simiyasa

KATIMA MULILO, 13 August 2025 - ECN's Zambezi Regional Electoral Officer, Lesley Simwanza.
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Over 2 200 new voters registered in Zambezi Region

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OTJIWARONGO, 18 June 2025 - Ballot boxes for the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) carrying ballot papers used in the Otjiwarongo by-election on Tuesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Oshikoto records over 3 100 voters during supplementary registration

OPUWO, 04 August 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia Kunene Regional Election Officer, Mike Nganjone. (Photo: Contributed)

Kunene Region registers over 6 000 new voters

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2024 - President of the National Democratic Party of Namibia (NDP), Martin Lukato speaking at the last Star Guerilla War Campaign held at Kamunu hall in Katima Mulilo on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NPD unveils Zambezi candidates for November elections

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

HENTIES BAY, 29 July 2020 - The entrance of the National Youth Services centre in Henties Bay which is being used as a quarantine facility for COVID-19 cases. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NYS voter registration in Henties Bay sparks integrity concerns

ECN hosts training ahead of upcoming elections

Mulisa Simiyasa

Windhoek, 12 September 2025 - ECN's Deputy Director, Voter and Civic Education, Marilyn Kazetjikuria speaking at the state of preparedness and release of provisional voters register at the Election House in Windhoek.(Photo: Negumbo Ali)NAMPA

ECN rolls out nationwide voter education campaign ahead of November elections

KADA calls on Katima Mulilo's residents to vote with purpose

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2025 - The Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama at the government information centre. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

ECN calls for timely submission of candidates for upcoming elections

KATIMA MULILO, 09 October 2025 - The Chief Executive Officer of NCCI, Titus Nampala pictured with newly elected Chairperson of the Katima Mulilo NCCI regional branch, Sharon Limbo and her deputy Frank Ntemwa as well as other members of the Regional Exco.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NCCI elects new exco members for Katima branch

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 14 OCTOBER 2025 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Deputy Director of Corporate Communications, De Wet Siluka. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Returning officers announce Zambezi candidates

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 06 January 2023 - Polling Station at the Moses //Garoëb Primary school in the Moses //Garoëb Constituency for the new councillor by-elections. (Photo by : Prime-Rose Harases) NAMPA

Candidates for Katima Rural and Kabbe North and South announced

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Kaiyamo calls for unity and effective leadership ahead of elections

Charmaine Boois

OTJIWARONGO, 11 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) regional education officer for Otjozondjupa, Beatrice Sililo speaks at a workshop for political party agents at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjozondjupa ECN briefs political parties on election activities

Mulisa Simiyasa

KATIMA MULILO, 23 October 2025 - Rasboom Mweemba, the spokesperson of the National Democratic Party (NDP), speaking at the regional and local authority manifesto launch of NDP at Katima Mulilo. He is flanked by fellow NDP members. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NDP launches manifesto at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2018 – The Namibian Police Force's Deputy Inspector General for Administration, Major General Anne-Maire Nainda. (Photo by: Panduleni Amwaalwa) NAMPA

Namibia endorses Nainda for Interpol presidency

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 03 November 2025 - Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer Peter Shaama updating the media regarding the 2025 electoral calendar (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

ECN readies for 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections

WINDHOEK, 25 May 2023 - Chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders, Chief Immanuel /Gaseb, pictured during a courtesy visit to State house. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

|Gâseb urges citizens to vote for development in upcoming elections

Mathilde Kudumo

WALVIS BAY - Richard Hoaeb, a former Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) local authority councillor in the Walvis Bay Municipality who is now contesting for the Walvis Bay Rural Constituency as an independent candidate. (Photo contributed)

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES TAKE ON ERONGO

National Spokesperson of the United Democratic Front (UDF) Mabasen Narib. (Photo contributed)

Youth and women leadership priority for UDF in upcoming elections

OMARURU - United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate for the Uis Village Council Local Authority Election, Manuel Tourob. (Photo: Contributed)

YOUNG CANDIDATES DRIVE NEW WAVE OF LOCAL LEADERSHIP

EEHNANA, 13 November 2025- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Ohangwena 2 Wellfield Water Supply Scheme Project in Eehnana on Thursday.

(Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah declares public holiday for regional council, local authority elections

WINDHOEK, 13 November 2024 - Uniformed personnel queuing up at Van Rhyn Primary School in Windhoek for special voting. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

OVER 200 VIE FOR 15 CoW SEATS; ANALYSTS DISCUSS PROSPECTS AHEAD OF ELECTIONS

Uakutura Kambaekua

OTJIWARONGO, 19 November 2025 - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol)'s Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa (c) chairs a meeting with different political party leaders at the Otjiwarongo Police Station. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjozondjupa police call for safe and peaceful campaigning

Mulisa Simiyasa

Opuwo, 20 November 2025- ECN officials preparing sensitive election materials to be transported to Kunene South. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

ECN distributes sensitive material as preparations intensify across Kunene

Kaviveterue Virere

WINDHOEK, 19 NOVEMBER 2025 - Vendors and customers at the Havana Four-Way. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Moses ||Garoëb residents raise service concerns ahead of elections

MARIENTAL, 28 August 2024 - Mariental Municipality CEO Paul Nghiwilepo. (Photo: Contributed)

Mariental CEO sets out council record as voters prepare for November polls

OSHAKATI,21 November 2025- The councilor of Ondangwa rural constituency Alfeus Kaushiweni Abraham. (photo: contributed).

Candidates ready as election day approaches

All hope lost in voting: Outjo Youth

KATIMA MULILO, 22 November 2025 - President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Martin Lukato Lukato (c) flanked by some of his lieutenants at a star rally in Katima Mulilo ahead of the 26 November 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NDP vows to stop Zambezi residents' suffering

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WALVIS BAY, 22 November 2025 - Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) President Panduleni Itula photographed with the party’s candidates for the upcoming regional council elections (l-r) Trevino Forbes for the Walvis Bay Urban, Louisa Kativa for Swakopmund, Profilia Iyambo for Arandis and Johaness Tjali for the Walvis Bay Rural constituency. (Photo by: Isabel Bento)

“Era of excuses is over” - Itula

WINDHOEK, 23 NOVEMBER 2025 - Street vendors and customers at Stop 'n Shop market in Windhoek. (Photo: Filemon Haininga) NAMPA

Stop 'n Shop vendors call for transformed trading conditions ahead of elections

Filemon Haininga

OPUWO, 24 November 2025- Electoral Commission of Namibia voter education officer, Santos Muhenje (in red) engaging community members during a voter education session in Kunene Region. (Photo: Electoral Commission of Namibia) NAMPA

ECN reports successful voter education across entire Kunene Region

Kaviveterue Virere

OPUWO, 24 November 2025- An ECN vehicle shown for illustration purposes. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

ECN needs 17 vehicles for elections in Kunene

Kaviveterue Virere

MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Special voting in the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections is taking place in Mariental Urban Constituency's Persiana Hall polling station.
(Photo: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Slow start to special voting in Hardap

WINDHOEK, 24 November 2025 - Special voting kicked off smoothly in Windhoek with several polling stations experiencing low turnout. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Low turnout for special voting in Khomas

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 24 November 2025- Election Officials await special voters at the Outjo police station. (Photo: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Low turnout of voters for special elections in Kunene south

WINDHOEK, 24 NOV (NAMPA) - Oshana Police Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria say the law enforcement is ready to ensure peace and security during the elections (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Oshana NamPol ready for elections, warns against misconduct

NAKABOLELWA, 24 November 2025 - Presiding Officer of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) stationed at the Nakabolelwa combined school in the Kabbe South Constituency, Chuma Siboleka.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Nakabolelwa party agents bemoan poor turnout

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 24 November 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia Kavango East Region Electoral Officer, Paulus Sifire. ( Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Zero votes recorded at Ndonga Linena, Ndiyona

Gunkwe senior headman urges people to vote

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OMHEDI, 26 November 2025 - Voters queue at the Omhedi Palace polling station. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Voting commences in Ohangwena

TSUMKWE, 26 November 2025 - A voter going through the voting process at Tsumkwe Secondary School. (Photo: Edward Tenete)

Voting commences on time at Tsumkwe

OTJIWARONGO, 26 November 2025 - Queues of early voters at Otjiwarongo in the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections at the Swanevelder Community Hall Wednesday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjozondjupa governor first to vote at Otjiwarongo

Mulisa Simiyasa

KATIMA MULILO, 26 November 2025 - The early voters in the regional and local government elections in the Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency on Wednesday pictured at the Ngweze community hall.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Elections start with high turnout in Katima Urban

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OUTAPI, 26 November 2025 - Omusati Governor Immanuel Shikongo. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Shikongo leads early turnout at Outapi, urges voters to come out in numbers

OMUTHIYA, 26 November 2025 - Youth and pensioners have queued up to cast their vote at the Onankali South Combined School polling station in the Oshikoto region. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Voting commences in Oshikoto

WINDHOEK, 24 November 2025 - Special voting kicked off smoothly in Windhoek with several polling stations experiencing low turnout. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Elections faring well in Windhoek West, Rural, and East constituencies

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2025 - All ballot boxes were sealed and booked in at the Zambezi regional police headquarters after the Special Voting exercise on Monday. The boxes will only be booked out for counting on Wednesday after the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.
(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Slight hitches reported at some Windhoek polling stations

ONAANYA, 26 November 2025 - The indelible ink marking applied to all voters to avoid double voting.

(Video: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Oshikoto youth demand permanent jobs and solutions to water scarcity

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, first gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah and Swapo Party General Secretary Sophia Shaningwa were amongst the first voters to cast their votes during the regional councils and local authorities elections in the Windhoek West constituency on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NNN, First Gentlemen among first to cast their vote at Emma Hoogenhout Primary School

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUNDU, 26 November 2025 - Governor of the Kavango East Region Hamunyera Hambyuka casting his vote. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Governor, mayor lead early voting as Rundu polls see low turnout

MARIENTAL, 26 November 2025 - Several constituencies in the Hardap Region reported steady voter turnout on Wednesday morning, while others saw slower activity, according to updates from returning officers.

(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap constituencies report mixed voter turnout

WINDHOEK, 26 NOVEMBER 2025 - Moses ||Garoëb Constituency Councillor Stefanus Ndengu casting his vote. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Steady progress in Khomas voting

TSUMKWE, 26 November 2025 - A voter going through the voting process at Tsumkwe Secondary School. (Photo: Edward Tenete)

Youth urged to approach councillors for assistance

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Independent Patriots for Change President Panduleni Itula casting his vote. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Itula expects greater IPC representation in regional council, local authority structures

Mathilde Kudumo

Windhoek, 26 November 2025 - Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections ballot boxes are filling up at a Windhoek polling station. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo)NAMPA

Slow but steady start to voting in Katutura East Constituency

KATIMA MULILO, 23 July 2025 - Newly appointed Zambezi Governor, Dorothy Kabula-Simushi, on Wednesday delivered her maiden State of the Region Address. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Governor votes at Lubuta, calls on elected councillors to deliver

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KAPAKO, 26 November 2025- People queuing up at the Mbunza Traditional Authority hall in the Kapako Constituency to cast their votes for the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Kavango West polling stations report smooth operations

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Independent Patriots for Change President Panduleni Itula casting his vote. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Itula urges Namibians to prioritise voting in Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections

Mathilde Kudumo

MATENDE, 26 November 2025 - A young boy collects water from a contaminated pond at the Matende village in the Kavango West Region. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Matende residents vote for water solutions

OHANGWENA, 26 November 2025 - Former Governor of the Ohangwena Region, Usko Nghaamwa. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Nghaamwa not happy with pensioners waiting in the sun to cast their votes

Windhoek, 26 November 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials addressing the media at the results centre in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

ECN confirms orderly start to voting across the country

OLUKONDA, 26 November 2025 - Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Ndafudha Iifo casting her vote during the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.

(Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Oshikoto elections progress smoothly

Voters demand service delivery in Omaheke

Zebaldt Ngaruka

MANGETTI DUNE, 26 November 2025 - The Mangetti Dune Church polling station building in the Tsumkwe Constituency. (Photo by: Edward Tenete)

Elections progressing well at Mangetti Dune and Aasvoëlnes

SWAKOPMUND, 26 November 2025 - Voters queueing up at one of the polling stations in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel) NAMPA

Voters hoping for change and youth opportunities

OUTJO, 26 November 2025 - Voting in progress at the Tabitha Centre polling station at Outjo during the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Elections progressing well at Outjo Khorixas and Kamanjab constituencies

MARIENTAL, 26 November 2025 - Polling stations in Mariental were empty on Wednesday afternoon, with only a few voters arriving.
(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Mariental polling stations quiet by mid-afternoon

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - An empty polling station at Elisenheim just outside Windhoek Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

High temperatures blamed for low afternoon turnout in Khomas

WINDHOEK, 26 October 2015 - Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) OtjiHerero Radio Sports presenter Rodman Vazemba Katjaimo during the launch of the first ever RVK Sports Management Championship in the capital. (Photo:Hesron Kapanga)

Katjaimo raises alarm over low voter turnout

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Empty chairs pictured at a polling station in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Voter turnout slows across Khomasdal Constituency polling stations

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Voting station at Dordabis rural settlement. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA.

Windhoek Rural Constituency voters call for change from incoming leaders

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - Empty chairs pictured at a polling station in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Minor disturbances encountered in Katutura Central Constituency

WINDHOEK, 26 November 2025 - A polling station in the Samora Machel Constituency of Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Rain hampers evening voting in Samora Machel Constituency

OMUTHIYA, 26 NOV (NAMPA) - Oshikoto Regional Electoral Officer, Ester Hipangelwa. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Oshikoto wraps up voting with youth dominating demographic

WINDHOEK, 26 NOVEMBER 2025 - Tobias Hainyeko Constituency residents are assisted during the voting process of 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections in Windhoek (Photo: Filemon Haininga) NAMPA

Youth dominate voter count in Tobias Hainyeko

Filemon Haininga

Omuthiya, 26 November- Independent Patriots for Change party agent, Adelheid Shiimbi. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Party agents report smooth voting despite voters being turned away

MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Regional Electoral Officer in the Hardap Region, Willem Uirab.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Hardap polling stations close as vote-counting procedures begin

GAM, 26 November 2025 - Voters pictures outside the Gam Voters Education Offices polling station. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Gam youth call for improved services

OPUWO, 26 November 2025 - A member of the OvaHimba community casting her vote in the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Counting of votes starts in Opuwo

Kaviveterue Virere

Windhoek, 26 November 2025 - Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections ballot boxes are filling up at a Windhoek polling station. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo)NAMPA

Minimal challenges for Khomas during voting

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Elsie Nghikembua chairperson pictured at the ECN Head Office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

ECN acknowledges low voter turnout

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

ECN calls for more collaboration on voter education

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Final Election Results - Otjiwarongo Constituency, local authority

Mulisa Simiyasa

Windhoek, 26 November 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials addressing the media at the results centre in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Final Election Results Omatako Constituency - Otjozondjupa Region

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - Peter Shaama, the Electoral Commission of Namibia's Chief Electoral Referenda Officer. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

ECN updates nation on counting and results processing

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2025 - ECN commissioner Pius Iikwambi, ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua and Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama pictured during a media briefing on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Swapo leads in polls across 12 regions

Uakutura Kambaekua

Windhoek, 26 November 2025 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials addressing the media at the results centre in Windhoek. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Final Election Results Linyanti Constituency - Zambezi Region

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OUTJO, 27 November 2025 - Returning Officer for the Outjo Constituency, Elrico Uirab presenting the final results at the collation centre at the Etoshapoort Community Hall in Outjo. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Final Election Results Outjo Constituency - Kunene Region

OPUWO, 28 September 2024 - Vipuakuje Muharukua (centre) is flanked by Swapo Party presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, party secretary general Sophia Shaningwa, and new members who joined the party during a Swapo star rally in Opuwo. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Swapo gains 72 seats in 23 LAs ahead of final vote countdown

Uakutura Kambaekua

OSHAKATI, 21 November 2025 - The councillor of Uuvidhiya constituency, Timoteus Shivute. (Photo: Contributed)

Final Election Results Ondangwa Urban, Uuvudhiya and Ongwediva Constituencies, Oshana Region

RUNDU, 27 November 2025 - Swapo Party’s Stefanus Sinonge celebrating his victory with party members at the Rundu Urban collation centre. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

'NNN effect' powers Swapo to regain local authorities

Uakutura Kambaekua

Final Election Results - Keetmanshoop Urban Constituency

Final Election Results - Keetmanshoop Urban Constituency - ||Kharas Region

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) chairperson Elsie Nghikembua pictured at the ECN Head Office in Windhoek . (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

ECN announces Ondangwa results, verification ongoing

Final Election Results - Windhoek Rural Constituency, Khomas Region

WINDHOEK, 29 November 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo: Contributed)

President commends peaceful conduct of elections

OPUWO, 24 NOVEMBER 2024 - The Swapo party closed off its campaign activities with a drive-through voter sensation rally on Sunday at Opuwo, Kunene region, ahead of Wednesday's general elections. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Swapo reclaims dominance in Windhoek as opposition vote splits

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 29 November 2025 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia has completed the vote counting for the regional council and local authority elections, and the final results were made public on Saturday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

ECN declares final election results with Swapo leading the charts

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUNDU, 28 November 2025 - Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

MERIT CONCERNS DROVE RISE OF INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES IN KAVANGO: MBANGU