The imminent swearing-in of Namibia's first female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was the main spotlight during a celebration of International Women's Day in South Africa.

Delegates to the Swapo Party 6th Extraordinary Congress have elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party president, following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob last year, leaving the position vacant.

Swapo Party president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia serves as a testament to gender equality, highlighting the success of her party's constitutional framework in promoting this cause.

President-elect and Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has urged all Swapo delegates to reaffirm their dedication to the party's core values of solidarity, justice, and unity at the 6th extraordinary congress that started in Windhoek this morning.

The Swapo Party's extraordinary congress, set to take place this weekend, will elect a new party president following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob in February last year.

However, there is a concern about the position of Vice President, which will be left vacant.

Swapo Party Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the party is at a crossroads following the passing of Dr. Sam Nujoma.

Nujoma's death has placed a daunting task ahead for the ruling party, she said.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has filed an urgent application in the High Court to set aside a subpoena compelling her to testify in a case involving the controversial Veterinary Corridor Fence, also known as the "Red Line."

President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and incarcerated former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala have been asked to testify in activist Job Amupanda's challenge seeking to abolish the veterinary cordon fence, commonly known as the Red Line.

The High Court is set to hear testimonies from Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and incarcerated former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala as part of activist Job Amupanda’s legal challenge seeking to abolish the veterinary cordon fence, widely known as the Red Line. 

President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended businesspeople who supported her during her campaign for the Presidential elections, where she emerged victorious.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted a meet-and-greet business meeting as a thank-you for their unwavering support.