Swapo president warns against internal division and misinformation
via The Namibian1 min read
Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that internal division and misinformation pose a risk to the ruling party's strength. Speaking at the opening of Swapo’s central committee meeting in Windhoek on Saturday, Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized that internal debate should not be allowed to undermine the party's unity. She highlighted unity as the party's most valuable asset, requiring protection from both internal and external pressures. Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that misinformation and disinformation are being employed to foster confusion and mistrust within the party, with some presenting falsehoods as facts to create disunity. Despite these challenges, she affirmed the party's commitment to implementing its 2025 to 2030 election manifesto, which focuses on youth employment and sustainable development. She cited the National Youth Development Fund and the full subsidy of tertiary registration and tuition fees as key achievements, describing them as concrete interventions improving people's lives.
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