Johan Coetzee unpacks the call by PDM leader demanding CVs and election plans of candidates
June 25, 2025
Namibia’s political parties are in campaign mode ahead of the highly anticipated November regional and local authority elections. In a bold move to sharpen its local structures, the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) is now demanding CVs and election plans from all its aspiring candidates—marking a significant shift in internal candidate vetting.
The party, which performed poorly in 2020’s local elections, says it wants disciplined, visionary and ready-to-serve candidates. But what does this signal about the state of political accountability and candidate readiness in Namibia?
To unpack this and broader election preparedness across the board, we were joined by political analyst Johan Coetzee, who tracks electoral integrity, governance culture, and party systems in Namibia.
