ECN addresses ballot paper discrepancies ahead regional and local polls

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2025-11-17

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

WINDHOEK, 17 NOV (NAMPA) - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has confirmed that several logistical discrepancies were detected in ballot paper consignments ahead of the regional councils and local authorities elections scheduled for 26 November.
In a media release issued on Monday, Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer Peter Shaama said the issues were discovered during the final stages of internal distribution, verification and quality c...

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