Stakeholders in road safety have launched the 2022 festive season campaign as the time to take off gets closer.

Swapo Party's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the delegates to the congress to remain focused during deliberations and use President Geingob's opening statement as an official guiding document.

President Geingob reiterated that his administration has taken action against corruption, even when high-ranking officials are involved.

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.

A 33-year-old Namibian male Tuhafeni Simon has been denied bail in the Eenhana Magistrate Court.

Simon faces a charge of murder after allegedly killing his girlfriend on Tuesday night at Okongo.