Mandatory voting has been explored as a possible solution to boost voter turnout.
The suggestion emerged during the Election Observation Mission Knowledge Sharing and Public Dissemination event held in Windhoek.
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has commended the Electoral Commission of Namibia for improvements in the management of the recent elections.
The party, however, expressed concern over 'serious delays' in the release of results.
There is a power balance in the majority of Local Authorities, but the Swapo Party still dominates.
In the Aranos Local Authority, the Swapo Party and Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) gained 3 seats each and PDM 1.
The 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly elected Lucas Phillipe from France as its new president.
The four-day conference held in Marrakech, Morocco, started on Monday and concluded today.
An Electoral Commission of Namibia polling official took his own life last night in Outapi after fleeing from the police, who had discovered that he was part of a team that stole petrol from a generator hired by the ECN.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was among the first to cast her vote at the Emma Hoogenhout Primary School polling station in Windhoek this morning, with a call to all registered voters to use the day for its intended purpose.
In Maltahöhe in the Hardap Region, queues have been decreasing as the day progressed.
A resident, Dennes Vries urged the elected leaders to improve the living conditions of citizens.
Voting in the Rehoboth Rural Constituency experienced network challenges, while some voters turned up with 2014 cards.
In the Kalkrand Constituency, close to 200 votes were cast in the morning, with the queues filled by senior citizens and the youth.
High youth participation in voting day was observed in Kapako Constituency in the Kavango West Region, where first-time voters expressed excitement to cast their votes.
Selma Gezi is optimistic that her vote counts despite the long queues.
Voters at Keetmanshoop have commended the electoral body for a smooth election process.
Keetmanshoop Mayor Annelize Knaus commended the team for their competency.
