Namibia is gearing up for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. But what do these elections mean for everyday citizens, and why do they matter?

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has awarded the contract to print and deliver ballot papers for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections to the South African company Uniprint Global.

The African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulated Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on his victory in the 16 September 2025 general elections in Malawi.

Counting ballots is underway in Malawi following the general elections that took place on Tuesday.

Malawi's electoral body chairperson, Annabel Mtalikanja, announced that all polling stations closed at 20:00 last night and counting is underway at polling stations across the country.

The Popular Democratic Movement has launched its Boots on the Ground campaign in the Katutura Central Constituency, marking the start of its nationwide drive to mobilise support ahead of the November local authority and regional council elections.