Swapo veteran Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana has explained that the Women's Council Congress traditionally precedes the main Swapo Congress and therefore sets the tone.
She urged members to strictly follow the party's constitution and founding documents instead of relying on popular opinion.
The Swapo Party Women's Council (SPWC) has unveiled a series of reforms and preparations for its 9th Congress.
The Congress will take place from 09 to 11 December at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region.
Hardap Governor Salomon April highlighted the significance of this year’s International Women’s Day, coinciding with the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Swapo’s first female president.
He spoke at the Women’s Day celebration in Stampriet Village.
Delegates to the Swapo Party 6th Extraordinary Congress have elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party president, following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob last year, leaving the position vacant.
Congratulatory messages continue to pour in from across the globe for President-Elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
In his congratulatory message, President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, wished the President-Elect the greatest of success.
The Secretary for the Swapo Party Women's Council (SPWC), Fransina Kahungu, says there is a need for Namibian women to narrate their own stories and the role they have played in the development of the nation.
