The Namibia Exile Kids Association has reaffirmed its affiliation with the Swapo Party, saying that the members identify themselves with the party as their political home.
The association's leadership clarified the stance during a courtesy call on President Nangolo Mbumba at State House.
NEKA submitted the application to be recognised as an affiliate beginning this year.
The Swapo Party regional coordinator, Matheus Mumbala, said during a meeting at Keetmanshoop over the weekend that the preparations for the upcoming elections in November are in full swing as the party continues to campaign for its presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Speaking during the nomination process of potential electoral college candidates, Mumbala reiterated that the Swapo Party will make history with the swearing-in of the first female President of the country.
Swapo Party's Deputy Secretary General, Uahekua Herunga, has called on Namibians to go out in numbers on November 27 to vote for the party's presidential candidate, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Herunga addressed a Swapo Party mini-rally at Amutanga in the Oshana Region.
Herunga says Nandi-Ndaitwah is a true and tested leader who shuns corruption, making her an ideal candidate to lead the country.
The Swapo Party Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, has described the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as a dedicated freedom fighter and servant of the people.
The party conveyed its message of condolences to the family.
Shaningwa, in a statement, says Hanse-Himarwa joined the Swapo Party during a perilous era under the mentorship of the late Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi.
In those difficult times, associating with liberation efforts under the Swapo banner was seen as a death sentence by the apartheid regime.
Swapo Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, is urging the community of Mashare in Kavango East to register for the November elections.
Shaningwa spoke at a mini rally in Rundjarara Village over the weekend.
"The people of Mashare, Kavango East, the people who have been loyal to Swapo Party since independence. The Kavango people. I don't need to lecture you because you know what needs to be done. You have been doing that since independence. I am not seeing many opposition parties here because you are dedicated to the Swapo Party."
The position of Deputy Leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) remains vacant following the resignation of Henny Seibeb last month.
At its first convention meeting, the LPM elected a new Political Action Committee. Lifaza Simataa, the party's spokesperson, informed NBC News that the committee has been tasked with filling the vacancy left by Seibeb. However, no specific time frame was given.
In a striking political shift, former Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Vipuakuje Muharukua, has switched allegiance to the ruling Swapo Party.
Muharukua, who resigned from PDM barely three months ago, declared his support for Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in the November national elections.
Muharukua joined the National Assembly in 2015 on the PDM's ticket.
During his service of about nine years, he spoke as an opponent would.
Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa reminded elected leaders to live up to the people's expectations, saying that the electorate looks up to them for service delivery.
She was speaking at a rally at Mbambazi Village in the Zambezi Region over the weekend.
The rally was held in Judea Lyaboloma Constituency, where the Swapo Party lost the seat to an independent candidate in the last regional election.
Swapo Party's Central Committee Member Albert Kawana has welcomed 500 new members in Kabbe North District`.
Welcoming the new members, Dr. Kawana reminded them that Swapo did not only fight for the liberation of the country but for the wellbeing of all citizens, irrespective of their background.
He noted that the Zambezi Region has a rich history with the Swapo Party, and they should be on the lookout not to be misled.
The Swapo Party welcomed over a hundred new members at the party's 64th anniversary.
The former Mayor of Mariental, who previously served in the council on the Landless Peoples Movement ticket, Adam Kuhlman, was among those who joined the Swapo Party.
The Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the party's politburo member, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, welcomed the new members from across all party districts in the Hardap Region.
