By 5 p.m. today, about 2,700 people had cast their votes at 15 polling stations in Okaku.
The morning saw a good number of voters pass through, which slowed down later throughout the day at most polling stations.
The elderly dominated the numbers at most polling stations.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has started with preparations for the Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency by-election.
The by-election became necessary, following the expulsion of former regional councillor, Gerrit Witbooi by his party, Landless People's Movement.
A political party based on Christian principles was launched at the Omakulukuma settlement in Ondangwa.
The Body of Christ Party targets Christians of all denominations and strives to take their voice to parliament.
More than 10,000 registered voters are expected to vote in the Okaku constituency by-election scheduled to take place on the 17th of March this year.
The by-election was necessitated following the death of regional councilor Hannu Kapenda last year.
Incoming councilor of the Moses ||Garoëb Constituency, Stefanus Ndengu, says he is ready to tackle service delivery-related matters in the community.
The Swapo councilor who won the bi-election earlier this month says he has an "open door" policy and advises community members to reach out.
Should everything go according to the Electoral Commission of Namibia's plans, residents of the Moses ||Garoeb constituency in Windhoek will have a newly elected regional councillor by this Friday.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia is holding a consultative workshop with stakeholders for scrutiny and input on the drafting of the Electoral Amendment Bill.
JUST IN | The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced the duly nominated candidates for the Moses ||Garoëb constituency by-election on the 06th of January, 2023.
A total of 929 eligible voters have registered during the Supplementary Registration of Voters in Windhoek's Moses ||Garoeb Constituency, bringing the provisional voter roll number to 42,135.
619 duplicate voter registration cards have been issued.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia, in collaboration with the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries, will be hosting its 24th Annual General Conference in Swakopmund.
