42 members of the 7th National Council (NC) were sworn in today following their election in the Regional Council Election held on 26 November 2025.
The National Council members drawn from the country's 14 regions took an oath, with each region represented by 3 members.
Based on the preliminary results of the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections, political analyst Panduleni Nghipandulwa believes that the Swapo Party will be the biggest winner in these elections.
Despite one or two minor operational issues, voting in the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections went well in all 120 constituencies and 59 local authorities.
With their focus set on the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, residents of Stampriet Village are clear on what they want from their new leaders.
Residents raised issues that warrant immediate attention from the soon-to-be-elected political leadership of the village.
In a bid to continue serving Namibians and champion their interests, Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi urged residents to vote for the party's candidates in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.
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 Maltahöhe in the Hardap Region are ready to vote in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections.
However, they expressed concern about infighting in the village council while those at the grassroots suffer. NBC Reporter Selima Henock gave an update from the southern town.
The Regional Electoral Officer for Oshikoto, Ester Hipangelwa, says preparations for the November Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections are progressing smoothly and are firmly on track.
Residents in the Karasburg East Constituency say they are ready to vote in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, despite concerns about inadequate water and sanitation services.
Opposition parties in the National Assembly have rejected the recently tabled Regional Councils Amendment Bill by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa.
Opposition MPs argue that the Bill seeks to centralise responsibilities and undermine the autonomy of regional councils.
