The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) will start airing free equal airtime messages for political parties contesting the Outapi Constituency by-election.

Responding to concerns raised by representatives of churches and civil society organisations about the state of readiness of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections in November, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said it is well on track with the preparations.

Churches and civil society organisations remain worried about the state of readiness of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections in November.

They, therefore, urged the Electoral Commission of Namibia to engage them and use the platforms available to create awareness on voter registration.

The Executive Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Nghidinua Daniel, reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring every Namibian has access to a legal identity.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security will finally incorporate click sounds and special characters missing from national documents in certain communities.