A coalition of political forces, led by the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, secured sweeping wins in the just-concluded municipal elections in that country.

Sunday's elections in Venezuela saw an overwhelming victory for the Great Patriotic Pole, a coalition also supporting President Nicolas Maduro.

The Swapo Party's Coordinator for the ||Kharas Region, Mathew Mumbala, has expressed gratitude to the electorate, especially in ||Kharas, for their support, which secured the party's victory in the recently concluded national elections.

President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed rumours about her health at the Swapo Party's victory celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in the capital.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah rubbished allegations that she has been in and out of the hospital during the campaign period.