What Namibia’s low voter turnout signals for democracy

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Namibia’s regional council and local authority elections have concluded, leaving the nation reflecting on one of the lowest voter turnouts seen since independence. The results have sparked renewed debate about public trust, political engagement, and what this means for the country’s democratic future.

To discuss the wider implications and explore what low turnout could signal for Namibia’s political landscape, Desert FM speaks to McDonald Vihanga, an independent candidate for the Okahandja constituency.