WINDHOEK, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's ruling party, the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), is ready to participate in the upcoming elections, a senior official said on Thursday during the opening session of the party's central committee.
With the presidential and national assembly elections scheduled for Nov. 27, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the country's vice president and party deputy, has rallied party supporters and sympathizers for the upcoming political event that will shape the country's future.
"I can say with confidence that the SWAPO Party is ready to participate in the elections and will win resoundingly to carry out its historic mission and continue to lead the people during the second phase of the struggle for economic independence," she said in a statement.
Emphasizing the importance of refining campaign strategies, Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed the need for all members, supporters, and sympathizers to be fully prepared to ensure victory.
Reflecting on the achievements of the past 34 years of independence, she attributed the nation's progress to the goal-oriented and forward-looking development programs championed by the SWAPO Party and its government.
Amid challenges ranging from global economic downturns to natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic, Nandi-Ndaitwah lauded the party's resilience in safeguarding the people's interests.
Meanwhile, looking at the domestic front, Nandi-Ndaitwah warned of an imminent drought threat in Namibia. Stressing the severity, she urged collective action to mitigate its impact.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said several Southern African Development Community countries, including Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, have declared natural disasters due to drought.
"I can assure you that our government is committed to working out strategies to mitigate the impact of the drought," she added. ■
