Growing frustration is gripping the northern town of Oshikango in the Ohangwena Region as residents openly admit they are unlikely to vote in the upcoming elections, citing years of stalled development and unfulfilled promises.

With their focus set on the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, residents of Stampriet Village are clear on what they want from their new leaders.

Residents raised issues that warrant immediate attention from the soon-to-be-elected political leadership of the village.

Political parties, associations and independent candidates have wrapped up their final campaign rallies ahead of Wednesday's Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. 

In line with the Electoral Law, special voting is allowed for a certain category of voters to cast their votes outside the regular polling day.  

Special voting for the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections will be conducted on Monday, 24 November.

Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on the youth of Namibia to make use of available opportunities provided by the Namibian government.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the call at the Swapo Party's final campaign rally ahead of Wednesday's Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.

In a bid to continue serving Namibians and champion their interests, Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi urged residents to vote for the party's candidates in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.

National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) Vice President Peter Kazongominja has declared that Okakarara will not be ruled by another political party, reaffirming the constituency's status as NUDO headquarters.

Independent candidate Paulus Mbango cites stimulating the local economy, community upliftment and access to resources as some of his priority areas. 

During a rally at Mayana Village, Kavango East, Mbangu said he has made notable changes in the past five years. 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s regional office in the Oshikoto Region has begun deploying 11 teams to operate across various constituencies and polling venues in preparation for special voting, scheduled for 24 November. 

The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) party held a mini rally today at Onheleiwa in the Etayi Constituency of the Omusati Region ahead of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections.