REGIONAL OVERSIGHT VISITS BY THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, SCIENCE, ICT AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT UNCOVER CHALLENGES IN COMMUNITY HOSTELS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development is undertaking regional visits to selected schools in the Kunene, Omusati, Kavango West, Kavango East, Zambezi, Erongo, Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, //Kharas, Hardap and Khomas regions to assess the status of community hostels. The oversight activity, which commenced on the 29th of August will conclude on…

Speaker recall last moment with late wife in moving tribute

Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi recalled his last moments with his late wife, in a moving tribute he delivered during a memorial service that was held on Thursday (18/08/22) to honour her memory. Jane Katjavivi lost her life in the presence of her husband while…

MPs of National Council Frustrated with Progress Made on CDF Bill

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development briefed Members of Parliament on the long-awaited Constituency Development Fund on Friday, 5 August 2022. MPs expressed disappointment at the slow pace and lack of urgency with which the Bill, commonly referred to as the CDF Bill, has been handled. MPs stressed that the passing and implementation of…