Senior citizens dominate early voter turnout in Kamanjab by-election

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Senior citizens were the dominant demographic at the start of voting in the Kamanjab Constituency by-elections today. 

While voter turnout in more remote areas was hampered by inaccessible roads in flooded areas, those who turned up called for tangible development in their areas.

Voting Underway for New Bishop in Keetmanshoop

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The election for the next bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia got off to a smooth start this morning at the Ebenhaeser Parish in Keetmanshoop.

Of the 30 registered voters, only 22 cast their votes.

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | ECN to announce first official election results this evening

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia will announce the first official results of the Presidential and National Assembly Elections later this evening.

With extended voting still going on at identified polling stations until nine o'clock this evening, Namibians had been keenly awaiting results.

Journalists competing duties

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Just as is with every eligible voter, journalists too want to exercise their rights and heeded the call to register.

The media are essential to democracy and act as a crucial watchdog to democratic elections, safeguarding the transparency of the process. 

South African nationals in Namibia vote

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South African nationals residing in Namibia are participating in their home country's national elections.

Voting commenced on Friday and will continue until 19:00 tonight.

744 South Africans registered online in February to vote at the designated polling station in Windhoek.

Zimbabwe opposition opposes voting extension

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The decision to extend voting in selected wards by a day after the late distribution of ballot papers, which resulted in delayed polling, has not been well received by the opposition in Zimbabwe.

Voting in the Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency

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Our nbc News reporter Luqman Cloete and Camera operator Simon Isak were on the ground to update us on the voting process.

The election was necessitated by the withdrawal of the former regional councillor for the constituency Gerrit Witbooi by his former party LPM.