Low voter registration turnout countrywide

The Electoral Commission of Namibia says that since the commencement of the General Registration of Voters (GRV) on 03 June – 6 July 2024, a cumulative total number of 823,761 eligible Namibians registered as voters inside the country and at all Namibian Diplomatic Missions abroad. This figure represents an average of 24,562 registered voters per day during 01 – 06 July 2024.

While acknowledging slight improvement in turnout during the week of 01-06 July 2024 compared to the previous week of 24-29 June 2024, the Commission still notes with concern the low turnout recorded countrywide thus far. The Commission therefore urges all eligible Namibian citizens who have not yet registered to do so within the three weeks remaining before the end of the GRV period. Namibians are further reminded that there is no window opportunity for extending the period of registration of voters. The GRV continues across the country and at all Namibian Diplomatic Missions abroad until 01 August 2024, Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 19:00.