Election officials use the ultra-violet light to check whether President Hifikepunye Pohamba has no traces of invisible ink on his fingers before he is allowed to vote in Windhoek.

President of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP), Hidipo Hamutenya, casts his vote on Friday morning at the MTC polling station in Olympia, Windhoek. The RDP is taking part in national elections for the first time.

First lady Penehupifo Pohamba casting her vote in Windhoek.

Local song bird Tunakie was among the first people to cast her vote at the same polling station as President Pohamba. Photos: Tanja Bause