The Census exercise has not been a walk in the park, with enumerators being chased and/or harassed by the public.

News anchor Elago Shitaatala spoke to Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni about the progress made so far.

Although this is not Namibia's first population and housing census, there appears to be a general lack of understanding of the importance of this national exercise.

Not only that, but some say they have not tasted the fruits of the government's planning efforts.

In a critical development for the nation's data-gathering efforts, the National Statistics Agency (NSA) is facing formidable challenges as it undertakes a comprehensive population and housing census.

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba led by example today as he was enumerated for the 2023 Population and Housing Census.

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) census coordinator in the Zambezi Region has commended residents on their willingness to cooperate during the first phase of the 2023 Population and Housing Census.

The Namibian Statistics Agency says it is ready to conduct the Population and Housing Census.

NSA's Stastician General Alex Shimuafeni explains who will be counted during the Census Reference Night of the 24th.

The Namibia Statistics Agency's (NSA) Chief Executive Officer, Alex Shimuafeni, says they broadened the qualification criteria for enumerators from Grade 12 to Grade 10 to address unemployment.

This comes after several protests by youth in different parts of the country, claiming they were excluded.

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in preparing accurate voter lists and ensuring that the logistics of conducting elections smoothly are in place.

A group of young people at Katima Mulilo have joined the chorus of the dissatisfied with regards to the selection of enumerators for the Population and Housing Census.

Youth in Tsumkwe maintain their protest over the census candidate list and demand answers.