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

Mines and Energy Minister Erkki Nghimtina being interviewed by the NBC just after he brought out his vote at the Baines polling station on Friday morning.

All People's Party President Ignatius Shixwameni ensures sure his ballot makes it into the ballot box. The APP is also taking part in national elections for the first time.

AU election observers, SG Sampson, BU Egbo, and NT Eze, all from Nigeria, arrive at the polling statoin at the University of Namibia to monitor the process on Friday.