Elphine Skrywer, Chairperson of the Maltahöhe Village Council, has urged political leaders and voters to put the needs of the community at the forefront during the upcoming elections.

The Regional Electoral Officer in the Omusati Region, Elizabeth Shiningayamwe, has announced that preparations for the upcoming elections are in full swing.

Ballot papers arrived in the town of Outapi on Thursday afternoon and will be sent out to all constituencies in the Omusati Region.

Residents of Maltahöhe in the Hardap Region are ready to vote in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections.

However, they expressed concern about infighting in the village council while those at the grassroots suffer. NBC Reporter Selima Henock gave an update from the southern town.

Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia's young people to actively participate in strengthening the country's democracy, stressing that open dialogue, positive engagement and mutual understanding are essential to safeguarding the nation's political stability.

Seasoned corporate executive Theo Mberirua died at the age of 63 in a Windhoek hospital last night. 

Family members confirmed that the late Mberirua passed away after a short illness.