Four Namibian members of Parliament were sworn in as new members of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. The constitution of the SADC Parliamentary Forum requires new members to take oath or affirmation of adherence before joining the forum. Namibian MPs are Vipuakuje Muharukua of PDM, Utaara Mootu of LPM, Phillipus Katamelo and Paula Kooper both from the SWAPO party. They will serve on the regional block's forum for a period of five years.