IIPANDA – Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has urged community members of the Ogongo constituency to rally behind Swapo and its presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Nditwah, in next week’s elections. She made the call during a Swapo meeting at Iipanda village in the Ogongo district on Monday.She said Nandi-Ndaitwah is a true, tested leader who fought...
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Mbumba preaches Swapo unity
Sawi Hausiku NKURENKURU – President Nangolo Mbumba has called on Swapo supporters to remain united and strong in numbers. He asserted that they are too numerous to be defeated by a minority. He made the call while addressing Swapo supporters and sympathisers at a Swapo star rally at Mupini soccer field in Kavango West on...
Swapo has a bankable plan – Alweendo
LÜDERITZ – Swapo leader assigned to the //Kharas region Tom Alweendo said the party has a workable plan to address socio-economic challenges facing Namibians. He said this while delivering a keynote address during a mini-rally in Lüderitz recently. “We have what is needed to deliver in terms of the party manifesto,” he stated. The mines...
Swapo promises N$85bn for job-creation … intends creating 5 000 jobs in five years
Swapo Party vice president and presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the party will channel N$85 billion towards job-creation and tackle youth unemployment in the country over a period of five years, once it retains power. “Comrades, we are going to create jobs… Youth unemployment remains a real challenge. The high rate of youth unemployment is...
Vote, avoid coalition – Amadhila to Swapo members
WALVIS BAY – Former member of parliament and veteran politician Ben Amadhila has called on Swapo members to rally behind their party and its candidate to protect the party from being forced into coalition. He addressed party supporters on Saturday in Walvis Bay. Amadhila urged voters to support Swapo, warning Namibians of the consequences seen...
Defend Swapo, defend NNN – Shaningwa
RUNDU – Swapo secretary general Sophia Shanigwa has appealed to members and supporters to defend and campaign intensely for their presidential candidate and party ahead of the elections. She made these remarks while addressing a packed star rally on Saturday in Rundu. On the day, Swapo also welcomed around 170 members. In the mix, some...
‘Deal with land violently’ … set agenda, Maponga tells Swapo
Lahja Nashuuta Zimbabwean-born public speaker Joshua Maponga has told the ruling party to set the nation’s agenda, and to never be mistaken for an opposition party. He said this during one of the discussions to unpack Swapo’s election manifesto in the capital on Monday. “Swapo, hear me well. Stop acting like an opposition party. You...
Mbumba rallies support behind NNN
SWAKOPMUND – President Nangolo Mbumba has encouraged voters to vote for Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, to ensure the continuation of Swapo’s long-standing leadership and governance track record. Mbumba made the call during a Swapo star rally held on Sunday at the DRC Sports Field, where he addressed thousands of supporters. He said trust in...
Shaningwa: NNN candidacy a Swapo milestone
Andreas Thomas Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa said the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)’s confirmation of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party’s presidential candidate is a significant milestone for Namibia. The ECN declared 15 presidential candidates as duly- nominated for the upcoming general elections on Thursday, including Nandi-Ndaitwah as the only female candidate. Speaking during...
NNN asks for//Kharas mandate back
KEETMANSHOOP – Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during a Swapo star rally, appealed to the //Kharas electorate to give the control of the region back to the ruling party. She made this plea when addressing party members, supporters and sympathisers at a packed J Stephanus Sports Stadium on Saturday. “The mission and message to the residents...