Namibia: Political Parties Slam Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Election-Day Public Holiday Over Economic Fears

The declaration of next Wednesday as a public holiday for the regional council and local authority elections has faced criticism from several political parties, who say the decision could further strain Namibia’s economy.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared 26 November a public holiday to allow roughly one million eligible voters to participate in the polls.

Since 2014, election days for both presidential and local authority elections have routinely been declared public holidays.

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