The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) proceeded with the election of a Bishop this afternoon, and polls are expected to close at nine o'clock this evening.

The election is taking place simultaneously across all registered ELCRN parishes throughout the country.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said cultural diversity, traditions, and religion should unite Namibians under the umbrella of "One Namibia, One Nation".

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.

People from various church denominations gathered at the Hosianna Evangelical Lutheran Parish in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, on Sunday to honour the late Founding President Sam Nujoma.

Prayers and hymns set the tone as those in attendance paid homage to the leader of the People's Liberation Army of Namibia.