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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The forthcoming elections are the nation\u2019s sixth national election. So far, Namibia has avoided the pitfalls of many nations whose elections are marred by violence and fraud.
\nThere is always the possibility that some person or party may attempt to unfairly influence an election. As a citizen you have a right to be concerned, even though no election fraud has ever been proved in Namibia.
\nSome have expressed concerns about the missing electronic voting machines. Public awareness of the procedures will help to safeguard the process.\u00a0Read more.<\/a>..[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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