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 Swapo Party's Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, has urged party members to unite and work tirelessly to reclaim Walvis Bay in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. 

The Swapo Party launched its 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authority Elections campaign at the Kuisebmond stadium in Walvis Bay. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used the occasion to call for unity, accountability, and stronger local service delivery.

The Chairperson of the National Council has opened the second Conference of the National Council and Regional Councils, emphasizing stronger collaboration between the two institutions to improve governance and service delivery.

Responding to concerns raised by representatives of churches and civil society organisations about the state of readiness of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections in November, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said it is well on track with the preparations.

Churches and civil society organisations remain worried about the state of readiness of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections in November.

They, therefore, urged the Electoral Commission of Namibia to engage them and use the platforms available to create awareness on voter registration.

Close to 20,000 Namibians registered to vote during the first week of the Supplementary Registration of Voters (SRV) process, which began on 4 August 2025 in preparation for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. 

Participation in elections through voting remains the cornerstone of Namibia's democracy.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah amplified this message as she urged all eligible Namibians to turn up in numbers and register for the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections.

Regional and local authority councils from opposition parties have been reminded to refrain from acting independently from the central government.

Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa said no regional and local authority councils should operate in such a manner.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), Erastus Uutoni, has called for an impactful and sustainable rural development transformation.