VOICED: Women should be the winners of Namibia’s general election

The ruling party SWAPO is expected to win the upcoming election in Namibia, continuing its streak since 1990. This time, they aim to implement a 'zipper system' to ensure gender parity in Parliament. Despite efforts to increase female representation, some criticize the timing as a vote-buying tactic. Personal stories highlight the desire for genuine political change, with hopes for more women in power. The zipper system is seen by some as a power consolidation tool, while others view it as a positive step.

What is the 'zipper system' introduced by SWAPO?

• A method to increase voter turnout

• A policy to limit the number of political parties

• A system to alternate male and female candidates

• A strategy to reduce election costs

What was the foreign minister's goal regarding gender representation?

• To have more male MPs

• To achieve a 50-50 gender split

• To eliminate gender quotas

• To reduce the number of women in Parliament

How many members are in the Namibian Parliament after the expansion?

• 100

• 96

• 80

• 72

What is Rosa Nemesis's view on the timing of the gender parity decision?

• It was unnecessary and irrelevant

• It was a spontaneous decision

• It was timely and well-planned

• It was too late and politically motivated

What do some citizens hope to achieve with more women in power?

• Higher unemployment rates

• Better infrastructure and services

• Increased taxes

• More political parties