President Hage Geingob says the 7th elective congress of the Swapo Party is yet another opportunity for members to recognize the party's shortcomings and aim to emerge stronger. 

Dr Geingob who will chair the proceedings over the next two days, made the statement as he officially opened the congress.

According to Geingob the Swapo Party is poised to usher in a new era, whether it realises it or not, with the outcome of the elective congress.

The Swapo Party's leader also took a swipe at some analysts, who he says exaggerated alleged disunity within the Party.

Delegates at the 7th Swapo Party Elective Congress started arriving today from all 14 regions. 

Preparations for the congress were slowly but surely gaining momentum at the Safari Hotel in Windhoek.

It was a relaxed and moving atmosphere as delegates wasted no time registering and getting accredited upon arrival at the venue.

This process is anticipated to take place till tomorrow before the official opening of the congress.

About 795 delegates from 121 constituencies are expected to grace the event.

The South West Africa People's Organization, SWAPO, is a political party and former liberation movement in Namibia. 

Founded 62 years ago, it has been the governing party since the country achieved independence in 1990. 

Swapo Party candidates vying for the three top positions took their internal campaigns to Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region to engage delegates to the upcoming congress next month.

The candidates are canvassing for support, explaining to the delegates why they should be voted for.

In his welcoming remarks, Oshikoto Regional Swapo Coordinator, who is also contesting for the Secretary-General position, Armas Amukwiyu, called on the candidates competing for the top positions, as well as for the Central Committee, to strictly adhere to the rules of engagement.