Staff Reporter
PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially declared Wednesday, 26 November 2025, a public holiday to allow Namibians to participate in the regional council and local authority elections.
The declaration, issued under the Public Holidays Act of 1990, follows Proclamation No. 37 of 26 September 2025, which set the date for the national polls.
In a separate proclamation, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced amendments to the list of returning officers appointed for the upcoming 2025 regional and local authority elections.
Issued under the Electoral Act of 2014, the amendments to Proclamation No. 37 of 26 September 2025 include the following changes:
Schedule A – Regional Council Elections
- Musese Constituency, Kavango West: Pessa Martin T. has been replaced by Kanyetu Vilho Likuwa as returning officer.
- Otavi Constituency, Otjozondjupa: Onesmus Laimi has been replaced by Himeezembi Uanivi.
Schedule B – Local Authority Elections
- Rundu Local Authority, Kavango East: Santos Mario has been replaced by Kankara David.
- Ruacana Local Authority, Omusati: Iiyambo David Shikongo has been replaced by Petrus Susan.
