More than a hundred former members of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) from the Erongo Region have officially joined the Swapo Party.

Tobie Aupindi, a member of the Swapo Party, has endorsed the 2025-2026 Appropriations Bill, advocating for more profound structural changes to Namibia's economic structure.

He, however, warned of risks associated with petroleum discoveries and persistent inequalities in market access.

President Nangolo Mbumba emphasised the essence of teamwork in the execution of national duties. 

He said this principle was well-demonstrated by himself and Vice-President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in supporting the late President Hage Geingob during his time in office and at the Swapo Party.

The Swapo Party's Oshana branch held a self-introspection following the recently held Presidential and National Assembly Elections, which saw an 11% decrease in support.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) returning officer in the Guinas Constituency by-election, Sion Shikufinde, says that by 15:00, over 1,000 voters had cast their votes out of more than 4,000 registered voters.

Police Chief Josef Shikongo has reassured Namibians that the police is an impartial force, mandated to serve all Namibians.

Lieutenant General Shikongo said the police do not look at an individual's social or political status before attending to a complaint.

Political parties have expressed their eagerness and look forward to the sitting of the National Assembly next year as they remain resolute in outlining their legislative priorities.

President Nangolo Mbumba says the Swapo Party and its candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, have been tested and approved as having substance and capacity to deliver economic development, eradicate poverty, and provide jobs. 

Members of the Namibian Parliament spent the week participating in the World Parliamentary Forum against Fascism and Neo-Fascism.

The Forum took place in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.

As political campaigns reach their peak in the Kunene Region, President Nangolo Mbumba said the Swapo Party-led government remains committed to improving the residents' living standards by focusing on improved infrastructure, education, healthcare facilities, and economic opportunities.