Residents of the Tatamutsi location in |Uis in the Erongo Region say they have been left without water, a crisis that has fuelled emotions and renewed complaints over poor service delivery. 

Many say the situation is becoming unbearable, with no clear communication on when water will be restored.

Many residents in Aranos hope that the new political leadership will help address some of the challenges they continue to face, particularly access to land, proper housing, and reliable food support. 

While the challenges vary, many are optimistic about improved living conditions. 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) office in the Kavango West Region has been preparing its teams. This week, the region held a two-day refresher course for election officials, following the main training sessions that took place from November 7 to 16.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia's Oshana Regional Office has been a busy place this week, as teams finalise their logistical preparations before voters head to the polls next Wednesday, the 26th of November.

As Namibians gear up for the polls, the duplication of voter cards is moving slowly in the village towns of Maltahöhe and Gibeon. Local officials say fewer than five residents in each town have come forward to apply since the process began.

Matheus Veldskoen, vying for a seat in the Karasburg East constituency in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities election, has pledged to champion inclusivity and empowerment. 

Residents of Gibeon have expressed serious concerns over the continued use of the bucket toilet system, calling it a pressing health risk that requires urgent intervention. 

Tsumkwe Constituency Councillor Johannes Hausiku has responded to growing complaints from residents who say he has neglected his duties by failing to visit communities and address their concerns.

The Police Regional Commander in the Omusati Region, Commissioner Ismael Basson, has confirmed that two officers will be deployed to every polling station in the Omusati Region to ensure the safety of voters during the Regional Councils and Local Authority Elections.

An independent candidate endorsed by the Okahandja Ratepayers Association, describing himself as "Okahandja's last hope", has said his campaign is centred on championing artists' rights and pushing for the long-overdue enactment of Namibia's updated Copyright Bill.