Residents of Otjiwarongo braved the cold weather experienced across the country to exercise their right to register for the upcoming national elections.

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua was one of the first citizens to join the queues in Otjiwarongo to obtain a voter's card. 

Uerikua emphasised the importance of being a part of the decision-making processes that shape a country's future.

"When you want to shape your future, it is about being part of the decision-making process, and the enabler of the decision-making process in the Republic of Namibia is through casting your vote, which is your constitutional right to stand up and cast your vote. For you to cast your vote, you need to have a registration card."

Uerikua further went on to encourage people who are eligible to vote to register early instead of waiting until the last minute.