Namibia set for first female president as disputed election count advances

Namibia appears set to get its first female president, with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah holding a healthy lead... with 54.82 percent of the vote.

The main opposition... has already rejected the election as a sham, highlighting concerns about the validity and fairness of the electoral process.

Nandi-Ndaitwah could be forced into a second-round run-off vote if she does not claim more than 50 percent of votes when all results are in.

Technical difficulties and ballot paper shortages led to voting being extended, which has raised questions about the logistical management of the election.

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