Namibia to hold presidential, national assembly polls in November

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Namibia, in addition to four other SADC countries -- South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius and Mozambique -- will be holding presidential and national assembly elections this year. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

Namibia will hold presidential and national assembly elections on November 27, Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni said Thursday.

Speaking during the launch of the 2024 Electoral Calendar and Democracy Awareness Campaign, Uutoni highlighted concerns over low voter turnout witnessed during past elections, urging for heightened civic and voter education to encourage participation in the democratic process.