The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has replaced Elizabeth Smith with Tangeni Hilarin Musheka as its candidate for the by-election.

There is an equal representation of women and men candidates contesting the by-election in the Swakopmund constituency next month. Seven political parties and one independent candidate have registered to contest the election.

The newly-elected President of the Pan African Parliament has thanked Namibia for its support. Zimbabwean law-maker and traditional Chief Fortune Charumbira was elected President of PAP during the ordinary session of the 5th Parliament.

The lack of a proper road network in rural areas remains a challenge in the Oshikoto region, despite the Government's commitment to continue building more to facilitate economic development. This was stated by Oshikoto Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo during his state of the region address at Omuthiya.

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