The United Democratic Front Party hosted its Khomas Women's Council Elective conference today.

The women's council will elect a new leadership and deliberate on issues and the party's structure.

Mariental Urban Councillor Iswarin Rooi, the first female representative for her constituency, stressed in her maiden address to the National Council that her presence in national leadership is not merely symbolic for women. 

The Joint Parliamentary Women Caucus has officially been launched in Windhoek, bringing together women lawmakers from different political parties to strengthen participation in parliamentary processes and decision-making.