Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially declared Wednesday, 26 November, a public holiday to allow citizens across the country to participate fully in the upcoming national elections.
The announcement, confirmed by the Presidency, is intended to ensure high voter turnout and remove work-related barriers that often prevent citizens from exercising their democratic rights. Government officials say the decision aligns with Namibia’s long-standing practice of designating election days as public holidays to strengthen civic engagement.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia has welcomed the declaration, noting that it will ease logistical challenges at polling stations and improve access for voters in both urban and remote communities.
The 2025 election is expected to be one of Namibia’s most closely watched polls, marking the first national vote under President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s leadership following her historic election as the country’s first female president.
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