extraordinary congress

Nam Elections 2024

Ekandjo Slams Swapo VP Freeze as Unconstitutional

Swapo veteran Jerry Ekandjo has condemned the party's central committee decision to suspend the vice president position until 2027, calling it unconstitutional. Speaking to One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Josia Shiwedha, Ekandjo criticized the move, which comes after the committee endorsed Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole presidential candidate for the upcoming extraordinary congress on Thursday. Last night's bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 you are free to […]

March 4, 2025 52

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Swapo Congress Plans Remain Unchanged reports One Africa TV

Swapo deputy secretary-general Uahekua Herunga has confirmed that arrangements for the party’s extraordinary congress on February 28 remain unchanged ahead of the politburo meeting tonight. The central committee is set to convene on Saturday following the politburo discussions. NewsOnOne from Africa TV journalist Envaalde Matheus compiled this report. The analyst went on to credit Nujoma for the liberation struggle Namibia endured under Apartheid South Africa: Catch last nights full bulletin […]

February 13, 2025 43

Namibia

Financial Constraints Stifle SWAPO’s Plans for Extraordinary Congress

SWAPO faces financial hurdles preventing the organization of an extraordinary congress aimed at electing a new party president following the death of Hage Geingob. While some members pursue legal avenues for a leadership change, the endorsement of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah without a congress sparks allegations of constitutional violations. Internal documents reveal SWAPO's financial woes, with the party admitting a lack of funds necessary for the congress. Despite previous lavish spending on […]

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