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Latest News
Speaker interacts with Otjinene community, 25 May 2017
 Speaker Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi poses with the Otjinene community after the meeting |
Story by Story by George Sanzila Otjinene - Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi met the Otjinene local authority leadership and community members as part of his outreach programme that began on Monday (21/05/17). Read more >>> |
National Council Inaugurates First Junior National Council
 Director for Specialized Services Mr Ephraim Jane, Hon Margaret Mensah-Williams (Chairperson of the National Council) and Ms Daisry Mathias, Presidential Advisor on Youth Matters and Enterprise Development pictured with the Junior National Council MPs. |
Story by Immanuel Kooper The first ever Junior National Council was officially inaugurated on Wednesday 24 May 2017 in the National Council Chamber – Parliament Building. Read more >>> |
Kavango East Has Potential to Become Food Basket, 23 May 2017
 Uvunguvungu Green Scheme Project farm manager, Mavuto Mwanza (second from right) explains to Speaker Katjavivi how Dairy equipment works at the Dairy farm that has not yet started production due to incomplete infrastructure |
Story by George Sanzila
Uvunguvungu/ Ndongalinena - The Kavango East region has vast fertile land which if fully utilised could help boost food security in the country. Read more >>> |
Speaker Hears Varied Concerns in Kavango East, 23 May 2017
 Speaker Prof. Peter Katjavivi during a meeting with residents of the Kavango East region |
Story by Pamela Mate Rundu - A Wide range of concerns such as the slow pace of decentralisation, lack of access to portable water, lack of care for the elderly and the non-payment of building contractors were aired during the outreach meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Professor Peter Katjavivi in Kavango east today yesterday. Read more >>> |
Speaker Visits Development Projects in Kavango West
 Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi (left) at the Sikondo irrigation project. On the extreme right is Kavango west Governor, Hon. Sirka Ausiku |
Story by George Sanzila
Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi has embarked on an outreach programme covering the regions of Kavango west and east and Omaheke. Read more >>> |
National Council Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development Assess Effectiveness of Decentralization Policy, 19 May 2017
 The National Council Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development Committee Chairperson Hon. Phillipus Katamelo (center) made his contribution to the Education Ministry's presentation on their implementation of the Decentralisation Policy |
Story by Pamela Mate
The National Council Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development held a briefing session with the Ministry of Education to gauge their implementation of the decentralization policy. The Education Ministry shared with the members present the challenges and progress made thus far. The decentralize process is said to be taking too long to come into full effect. The members called for the process to be implemented at all levels of government and for Regional Councils to be considered an integral part of the process as they are the eyes and ears of the regions. The members also called on harmonizing the Public Service Act and the Regional Council Act to address the communication gaps and break down in reporting lines often experienced between the central government and Regional Councils. On their part, the representatives from the Ministry of Education stressed the importance of ownership and accountability, noting that in as much as regions call for decentralization; capacity building is equally important and needs to be catered for to make the policy a reality. The Education Ministry assured the gathering that they are working hard in decentralizing the activities of their Ministry and have made significant strides to this effect. |
Media Release
LAUNCH OF THE NEW PARLIAMENT WEBSITE, 19 MAY 2017
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The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Prof Peter Katjavivi herewith invites media practitioners to attend and cover the launch of the new website of the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, which take place tomorrow, 19 May 2017, at 10h00. Download the document >>>
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Parliamentary Standing Committees' Visits To The Regions, May 08 - June 05, 2017
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Parliamentary Standing Committees are modules of organisation within legislatures that provide greater freedom for in-depth analysis of issues making it possible for Members of Parliament and ultimately the parliament itself to perform the core functions of law making, oversight and representation. Download Media Release >>>
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National Assembly Goes on Recess, 28 April 2017
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The 5th session of the 6th Parliament breaks for May recess yesterday, 27 April 2017. Download Document >>> |
BUDGET PROGRAMME 2017/2018
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Compiled by Table Office Note that this is not a final copy. There would be changes made to it occasionally; i.e, Ministers may be coming to tell us to change or swap their dates with someone else because they would not be available on the said date. Download the Programme |
2017 OPENING STATEMENT BY HON. MARGARET MENSAH-WILLIAMS, MP CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL, 15 FEBRUARY 2017
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It is with God`s Grace that I bid you all, Honourable Members, a cordial welcome back to this august House for the first time in this calendar year, 2017. I hope that you have spent the much needed quality time with your loved ones, even though our work as councilors never ceases, I am nevertheless hopeful that you have rested well and ready once again to build upon the momentum this house gained in 2016. Download Document >>> |
Committee Notices
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES AMENDENT BILL (B.12 - 2015)
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Published on: 16 January 2017
The National Council has referred the Public Private Partnership Bill [B.24-2016] to a Select Committee on 01 December 2016 to scrutinize the provisions of the Bill and report its findings, conclusions and recommendations to the House on or before 23 February 2017. Read more >>> |
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