Namibia is currently holding what may be the most contested election since the country’s 34-year independence from white-ruled South Africa.
The goal of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is to become the first female president of the nation.
She is the nominee of the People’s Organization (Swapo), which governs South West Africa, to succeed Hage Geingob, who passed away in February after serving for nine years.
However, the party’s support has been undermined by high unemployment, poverty, inequality, and accusations of corruption.
Along with 13 other contenders, Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party is Nandi-Ndaitwah’s principal opponent.
As voting started on Wednesday morning, local media reported that large lines had already formed at polling places, including schools.
