Namibia votes in general elections

Polls have opened in parliamentary and presidential elections in Namibia.

About one point two million Namibians are eligible to vote in the elections.

There are one thousand polling stations, using electronic voting machines instead of the old ballot paper system.

Sixteen political parties and nine presidential candidates are in the race.

Reports say the final results are expected within 24 hours after close of voting.

The presidential candidate of the ruling SWAPO party is Hage Geingob.

If elected, he would succeed President Hifikepunye Pohamba, who is stepping down after serving two five-year terms.

Aljazeera