Namibia heads to the polls on 26 November 2025, but with fewer contenders than before. The Electoral Commission of Namibia has confirmed 456 candidates from 20 political parties and 68 independents, marking a decline compared to the 2020 elections. Despite the dip in nominations, voter registration has risen to nearly 1.5 million nationwide. With 14 regional councils and 57 local authority councils at stake, the upcoming elections will not only shape local governance but also determine the compo