‘Silly times for politics’
South African High Commissioner to Namibia, Thenjiwe Mtintso, warned last week that Namibians and South Africans alike can expect a very "interesting" election season this year.
South Africans will head to the polls on 29 May for their national and provincial elections.
Namibia's presidential and National Assembly elections are slated for November this year.
Be warned
During a media engagement on Wednesday, Mtintso said both countries' citizens should expect politicians to "change who they are" during their political campaigning.
"These are silly times for politics in both Namibia and South Africa. This is the time when you will see people acting in ways they won't act after elections," she cautioned.
The high commissioner said so far, fewer than 20 South Africans living in Namibia have registered to vote, but a higher number of voters are anticipated because of the option for voters to register online.
Bilateral trade
Mtintso also highlighted that South African leaders are committed "to try and elevate the trade and production from Namibia to such an extent that Namibians produce most of their fresh produce so that they don't have to depend on South Africa."
However, she noted that Namibia could face challenges, such as the fact that it may not have the capacity to feed itself as well as export to its neighbours.
South Africans will head to the polls on 29 May for their national and provincial elections.
Namibia's presidential and National Assembly elections are slated for November this year.
Be warned
During a media engagement on Wednesday, Mtintso said both countries' citizens should expect politicians to "change who they are" during their political campaigning.
"These are silly times for politics in both Namibia and South Africa. This is the time when you will see people acting in ways they won't act after elections," she cautioned.
The high commissioner said so far, fewer than 20 South Africans living in Namibia have registered to vote, but a higher number of voters are anticipated because of the option for voters to register online.
Bilateral trade
Mtintso also highlighted that South African leaders are committed "to try and elevate the trade and production from Namibia to such an extent that Namibians produce most of their fresh produce so that they don't have to depend on South Africa."
However, she noted that Namibia could face challenges, such as the fact that it may not have the capacity to feed itself as well as export to its neighbours.
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