Namibia's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday. At least 1.4 million people, or about half of the population,

WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, which has governed the southern African nation for 34 years.

Political veteran Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hopes to win Namibia's election Wednesday, becoming the country's first female president as her party prepares for its toughest race since independence. Since Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won elections in Liberia in 2006,

Namibia’s SWAPO party is facing its toughest election yet, as young voters and strong opposition are threatening its 34-year rule