Low voter turnout tied to high unemployment in Khomas constituencies

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New Khomas Regional Council results show a strong link between unemployment and voter turnout, with constituencies like Tobias Hainyeko, Moses //Garoëb and Samora Machel – where joblessness nears 50% – recording the lowest participation. In contrast, Windhoek East, with unemployment at just 6.6%, delivered the region’s highest turnout.

Desert FM speaks to sociologist Ellison Tjirera about what this trend means for political engagement, civic trust and Namibia’s democracy.