President Hage Geingob, through Vice President Nangolo Mbumba, expressed concerns about the increasing number of traditional authorities in Namibia, which he believes could lead to fragmentation and division among communities. At the 24th annual meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders, it was revealed that nine new traditional authorities have applied for government recognition. Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni emphasized the need for clear customary laws to avoid succession disputes and reiterated that Namibia does not recognize kings and queens, urging the use of traditional titles recognized by the government.

Zimbabweans and international mourners honored the late opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai in Harare, with many wearing red, the color of the Movement for Democratic Change party he led against Robert Mugabe's rule. Tsvangirai, who died of cancer at 65, was remembered as a symbol of resistance and democracy. The new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has promised elections in honor of Tsvangirai's legacy. Tsvangirai's history of persecution and his role as a prime minister in a power-sharing deal were highlighted, and his remains will be buried in his rural home.

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), led by McHenry Venaani, protested against the Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) decision to award a ballot printing tender to Ren-Form, a Johannesburg-based company embroiled in corruption scandals in Zimbabwe. Venaani submitted a petition demanding the tender's cancellation and called for an independent investigation into the ECN's procurement process. He emphasized the need for rigorous due diligence and anti-corruption measures in future contracts to safeguard democratic processes.

McHenry Venaani, president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), stated that he is not responsible for the resignation of former MP Vipua Muharukua and that Muharukua was never a threat to his leadership within the party. Venaani mentioned that Muharukua resigned of his own accord during an interview with Desert Radio.