Residents of the Tatamutsi location in |Uis in the Erongo Region say they have been left without water, a crisis that has fuelled emotions and renewed complaints over poor service delivery. 

Many say the situation is becoming unbearable, with no clear communication on when water will be restored.

Many residents in Aranos hope that the new political leadership will help address some of the challenges they continue to face, particularly access to land, proper housing, and reliable food support. 

While the challenges vary, many are optimistic about improved living conditions. 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) office in the Kavango West Region has been preparing its teams. This week, the region held a two-day refresher course for election officials, following the main training sessions that took place from November 7 to 16.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia's Oshana Regional Office has been a busy place this week, as teams finalise their logistical preparations before voters head to the polls next Wednesday, the 26th of November.

As Namibians gear up for the polls, the duplication of voter cards is moving slowly in the village towns of Maltahöhe and Gibeon. Local officials say fewer than five residents in each town have come forward to apply since the process began.