Sakeus Iikela Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Peter Katjavivi together with members of parliament, Hon. Emma Muteka and Hon. Lucia Witbooi officiated the launch of the Namibia e-Parliament Strategy on Thursday, 15 December 2022. The strategy is aimed at accelerating efficiency within the operation of parliament and in its interaction with stakeholders. Katjavivi said…
Venezuelan Member of the Latin-American and Caribbean Parliament, known as the Parlatino, Mr. Jullo Rafael Chavez Melendez paid a courtesy call on the National Council Chairperson. In their brief discussion, Hon. Lukas Muha expressed gratitude to Venezuela and its people for their contribution to Namibia’s independence, as well as the good relations the two countries…
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…
Various representatives from Government Ministries held briefing sessions with Members of Parliament today, 9 August 2022. The meetings were for MPs to be sensitized and given the gist of the proposed amendments to Bills that were referred from the National Assembly to the National Council for review. First up, was the Ministry of Industrialization and…
The National Assembly hereby informs the Namibian people of the passing on of Madame Rosemary Jane Katjavivi, the Spouse of the Speaker of the National Assembly. MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MRS JANE KATJAVIVI
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…
Story by George Sanzila Lilongwe, Malawi – SADC countries should collaborate and exploit potential energy sources existing in the region in order to curtail the long-standing energy crisis that has been exacerbated by the effects of the ongoing war in eastern Europe. These sentiments were shared by Hon. Agnes Kafula at a symposium of the…
Zimbabwean Chief, Fortune Charumbira was elected as the new President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) late Wednesday evening (29 June 2022). Charumbira’s election was widely celebrated in Southern Africa as he is first person from the sub-region to lead PAP. Although he was the sole presidential candidate, running for PAP presidency requires the support of…
With deep sadness I, Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council, have learned of the passing of my comrade, friend and former National Council Member, late Comrade Ambrosius Kandjii, who passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, 8 June 2022 in Gobabis. Late Comrade Kandjii was a Member of the National Council, Parliament…
