Story by Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha has reaffirmed Namibia’s steadfast support for Cuba, amid ongoing tension with the United States of America.While acknowledging Cuba’s invaluable assistance during Namibia’s struggle for Independence, Muha expressed concern over the economic sanctions imposed on Cuba by the new US administration under President…
Story by Noreen Sitali Members of the Pan-African parliament are gathered at the parliament’s headquarter in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa for the Sitting of the Pan-African Parliament Permanent Committee and other Organs. The Sitting is convening under the African Union (AU) theme for 2025: “Justice for Africans and People Descent Through Reparations,” a theme which…
09 February 2025 Statement of Condolence from the Parliament of Namibia The Parliament of Namibia expresses its deepest sorrow at the passing of Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Founding President of the Republic of Namibia, on 8 February 2025. His loss is deeply felt by the Namibian people, the legislative body, and the world. Dr. Nujoma’s…
COURTESY VISIT: SWEDISH PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION 06 February 2025 The Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, received a courtesy visit from a delegation of the Swedish Parliament. Prof. Katjavivi emphasized the strong and cordial relationship between the two countries across various sectors. He described the visit as an opportunity to engage, exchange perspectives,…
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs is on a weeklong benchmark visit to Denmark to engage with the Danish Parliament and key institutions to exchange ideas on access to justice, law reform, human rights protection, anti-corruption efforts, and the conduct of free and fair elections.The delegation will be in that country’s capital…
Eino Vatileni Parliament, through its e-parliament strategy, is set to modernize its operations with soon to be launched digital tools. The move is aimed at improving transparency, citizen engagement, and parliamentary efficiency ahead of the 8th Parliament.These key initiatives which include a mobile app, online bill register system, and an information communication technology policy framework…
Parliament is currently hosting an IT retreat workshop in Otjiwarongo, from 28-31 January 2025. The workshop aims to finalise key e-Parliament initiatives such as the mobile app, online bill register, and policy framework for ICT among others. These projects aim to improve transparency, enhance public engagement, and parliamentary efficiency ahead of the 8th Parliament.
