SPEAKER CLARIFIES PRESIDENT'S ROLE IN ELECTORAL NOMINATIONS

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The Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has ruled that in terms of the Electoral Act, the President only submits nominations to the National Assembly for its consideration and approval.

SWAPO CALLS FOR UNITY IN ||KHARAS

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The Swapo Party Coordinator in the ||Kharas Region, Mathew Mumbala, has urged party members to work in unity to restore regional development and improve service delivery across the region.

He made these remarks at the recent second regional executive meeting in Keetmanshoop.

14 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES MAKE ZAMBIA'S FINAL BALLOT

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At least 14 presidential candidates out of the initial 27 that paid a N$100,000 equivalent nomination fee have made it to the final ballot list for the August general elections in Zambia.

Of the 14, all are male except for Given Katuta, who is standing as an independent presidential candidate.

KEETMANSHOOP RESIDENTS QUESTION LPM COUNCIL DECISION

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Residents of Keetmanshoop have questioned the legality of the Landless People's Movement's decision to withdraw former Mayor Melody Swartbooi as its representative on the Keetmanshoop Town Council.

The withdrawal resulted in Swartbooi losing her mayor position.

RAUL CASTRO MARKS 95TH BIRTHDAY

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Former Cuban President Raul Castro today celebrates his 95th birthday against the backdrop of ever-increasing pressure from the United States government, underlined by a US Department of Justice indictment. 

OPPOSITION REJECTS LAND BILL

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During yesterday's session of the National Assembly, members of the opposition expressed resistance toward the proposed Land Bill, stating that they cannot approve it in its current form.

ABIY AHMED ALLEGES ELECTION INTERFERENCE

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed cast his ballot in Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, on Monday, warning of alleged interference in the national election by external forces.

SHANINGWA VOWS ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION

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Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has stated that Namibia will attain economic emancipation.

Shaningwa was speaking during the party's belated birthday anniversary celebrations at Ongenga in the Ohangwena Region.