Caprivi treason convict released

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One of the Caprivi treason convicts, Geoffrey Mwilima, was released from the Windhoek Correctional Facility today. 

Mwilima was arrested in 1999 at the age of 43.

MTC posts 14.4% revenue growth

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For the 2025 financial year, Mobile Telecommunications Limited - MTC recorded an impressive 14,4% increase in revenue, growing from N$ 3,2 billion in 2024 to N$ 3,7 billion this year.

ECN and CRAN sign agreement to promote informed citizen participation

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) and the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) signed a collaboration agreement reaffirming the importance of fostering informed citizen participation and democratic governance. 

The MoU was signed in Windhoek today. 

Similo urges unity as NBC tenure ends

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As his tenure at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation draws to a close, Director General Stanley Similo urged staff members to remain united and to embrace change as the organisation moves forward.

NBC chief praises staff for election coverage

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The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has commended the staff for a job well done in keeping the nation informed and up to date as the Regional Council and Local Authority Elections unfolded. 

Low turnout recorded in local authority elections

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Of the 752,43 voters registered for the local authority election, only 272,942—representing 36.29%—cast their ballots. 
Ballots rejected were 3,512. 

 The Swapo Party secured 52.40% of the votes. IPC came in second with 15.01%, while LPM followed with 5.85%. 

Turnout in the 2025 regional and local elections was low.

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The 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authority Election recorded low turnout.

Over 1.4 million voters were registered for the regional council elections, but only 609,000, representing 40.7%, voted, while over 5,000 ballots were rejected. 

ECN Announces Final Results for 12 More Local Authorities

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced the final results for 12 more local authorities, bringing the total number of verified and declared local authority election results to 35 out of 59.