Regional council election draws 68 independent candidates

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2025-11-04

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

WINDHOEK, 04 NOV (NAMPA) - A total of 68 independent candidates will contest the regional council elections on 26 November.
The high number of independent hopefuls signals a growing appetite among citizens to participate in grassroots politics outside traditional party structures.
An analysis of the official candidate list by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) suggests a geographical shift, with the highest concentration of independent can...

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