Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Nears Historic Win as Namibia’s First Female President
Namibia looks set to elect its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, with the candidate of the ruling South African People’s Organization (SWAPO) taking 54.82% after 65.57% of the votes were counted. Leading rate. Despite her lead, a runoff may be needed if she fails to get more than 50% of the total vote. Voting was extended to November 30 due to delays caused by ballot shortages and logistical challenges, leading the opposition to label the election a fraud. They also promised to challenge the results in court, saying they violated the rule of law. Meanwhile, the Namibia Electoral Commission reported a turnout of 73% among the 1.5 million registered voters. Although the South African People’s Party has dominated the country since independence from apartheid in 1990, discontent over youth unemployment and inequality has grown, leading analysts to predict a fiercely contested election. The remaining results are expected to be released later this week.
source: Al Jazeera
