On 26 November, Namibians will vote in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling South West Africa People's Organization, or Swapo, which has ruled the nation since its independence in 1990.
On 26 November, Namibia ns will vote in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling South West Africa People's Organization, or Swapo, which, the vice president of Swapo's presidential candidate, could become the first woman leader of the country if she wins. However, Swapo will face competition from the Independent Patriots for Change, led by former dentistare running for president and seats in the National Assembly.
Swapo party leader assigned to Kunene, Jenelly Matundu, has urged voters to elect Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country's first female president, as Swapo seeks to… The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that it will pay polling officials N$476 after training officials threatened to strike during the election.
In this month's election, Namibia's SWAPO ruling party could go the way of the ANC, BDP or perhaps FRELIMO.
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