Also known as: Swapo Party · South West African People's Organisation · Swapo ||Kharas · Swapo government · Swapo MPs · party · Swapo of Namibia · Swapo Elders Council · Swapo's · the ruling party · ruling party · Swapo head office · South West Africa People's Organization · South West Africa People's Organisation · SWAPO Party Elders' Council · SPEC · Swapo election manifesto · the ruling Swapo
Swapo — Namibia's ruling political party that led the country's independence struggle; currently facing internal tensions over service delivery and accountability.
Nudo parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu recalled that Swapo MP James Uerikua once asked when he would join Swapo, which surprised him. Speaking at Uerikua's memorial service at Parliament Gardens, Kandorozu praised Uerikua as a strong party defender and influential leader whose character and impact will be missed.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Nudo parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu recalled that Swapo MP James Uerikua once asked when he would join Swapo, which surprised him. Speaking at Uerikua's memorial service at Parliament Gardens, Kandorozu praised Uerikua as a strong party defender and influential leader whose character and impact will be missed.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Opposition and ruling party figures paid tribute to late Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua at his memorial service at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek, describing him as a skilled strategist and "people's person" whose work should be continued in his honour.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti presented the N$35.104 million youth and sports budget for the 2026/2027 financial year to the National Assembly, framing it as a strategic investment in Namibia's future given that 71.1% of the population is under 35. The budget allocates funds for youth skills training and entrepreneurship, the National Youth Service, sports development and infrastructure including N$140 million for basic sporting facilities across regions.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Inge Zaamwani delivered a keynote address at the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival fundraising gala, emphasising Namibia's commitment to sustainable marine resource management and the festival's role in supporting local employment, tourism, and coastal community development.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Former diplomats have rejected lawmakers' criticism of Namibia's relationship with the United States, arguing that the government has maintained independent foreign policy while working with the US as part of the global community. President Nandi-Ndaitwah clarified that cooperation with the US does not mean endorsing its foreign policy, noting Namibia's recent support for South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Kunene governor Marius Sheya has revealed he was warned to distance himself from Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua during the party's 2024 electoral college to avoid losing votes. Speaking at Uerikua's memorial service, Sheya reflected on their enduring friendship and how he eventually informed Uerikua of the warning while protecting the source, emphasizing the rarity of loyalty in politics.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Hundreds gathered in Otjozondjupa to pay respects to former governor and National Assembly member James Unomasa Uerikua, who died in a car accident over Easter weekend along with his 14-year-old son, Venturo. Former First Lady Monica Geingos and fellow leaders praised his legacy as a visionary who championed agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Residents of Okozongombe in Epupa constituency say they have not received drought relief aid for nine months as crop failures from poor rainfall have left families without reliable food sources. The constituency councillor denies claims of political exclusion from aid, attributing delays to transport challenges and noting that only registered beneficiaries under the Vice President's office receive monthly assistance.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has set aside N$100,000 for specialised consultancy services to support complex investigations and strategy development in its 2026/27 budget of N$1.9 million. The ACC says outsourcing expert advice is more cost-effective than maintaining permanent specialised staff, though a lawyer noted the amount is modest relative to costs in major corruption cases like Fishrot.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Mourners gathered at Otjozondjupa Regional Council Hall for a memorial service honouring late former governor and Swapo MP James Uerikua, who died in a car accident over Easter weekend along with his son Venturo.
12 April 2026 · New Era →