Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged party members to unite and resist any forces that may attempt to undermine the party.
The President made the remarks at the 11th Central Committee meeting underway in Windhoek.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah warned against spreading false information presented as facts, saying some actors use modern communication platforms to create confusion, mistrust, and disunity within the party.
She said such actions are deliberate and aimed at undermining the strength and credibility of the party.
The Swapo Party president, therefore, urged members to remain focused and reject disunity.
"We must therefore guard jealously against tendencies that seek to divide us, whether from within or from external forces. Our members across all 121 constituencies and all structures of the Party are called upon to remain vigilant against efforts of manipulation and those who, through calculated misinformation and disinformation, aim to weaken the cohesion of our Party," she said. "As leaders and Party cadres, we must be disciplined in our conduct, responsible in our communication, unwavering in our loyalty and collective in decisions we take. Let us engage one another with honesty and respect. Internal debate must aim to build the Party, not break it up."
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah further urged party members not to lose sight of the implementation of the Swapo Party Election Manifesto.
She said the government continues to take deliberate steps to empower citizens, with a particular focus on the youth.
"Among others, the National Youth Development Fund is established and operational. That commitment aims to nurture entrepreneurship, innovation, and self-reliance among young Namibians. Equally, the 100% subsidisation of registration and tuition fees marks a significant milestone in our journey toward inclusive development. These are not abstract achievements. They are concrete interventions that are changing the lives of our people and laying the foundation for a more equitable society."
Three members were also sworn in as members of the Swapo Party Central Committee.
The two members are Kadiva Hamutumwa and Sakarias Nendongo from the Namibia Exile Kids Association, while Linken Chibozu took an oath as the new Zambezi Regional Coordinator.
The Central Committee is the party's highest policy-making body.