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Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi’s illustrious career highlighted at last SADC-PF Assembly.

Story by George Sanzila Date: 10/12/2024 Livingstone, Zambia – Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, Hon. Adv. Jacob Mudenda, has hailed his Namibian counterpart, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi describing him as a towering figure in efforts to transform the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) into a regional parliament. A valedictory ceremony was…

Namibian lawmakers partake in 45th Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action in Pakistan

                  Eino Vatileni Namibian parliamentarians alongside other lawmakers from around the world, participated in the 45th Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), held in Islamabad, Pakistan. The forum, held from October 28-29, 2024, also hosted the 13th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal…

APRM country report presented to Speaker.

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) National Secretariat led by its Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Lineekela Mboti visited the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi today, to present the APRM Namibia Country Review Report. Ambasador Mboti informed the Speaker that the APRM Namibia Country Review Report was Namibia’s first peer review report…

Deputy Speaker Advocates for Pan-Africanism Revival .

Sakeus Iikela Johannesburg, South Africa — Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Loide Kasingo has called on all African countries to introduce national programmes aimed at educating young people on the ideals of Pan-Africanism to strengthen unity and promote development on the continent. Kasingo said this is especially important to ensure that young people…

Namibia highlights achievements at IPU Assembly.

Story by George Sanzila Geneva, Switzerland – Namibia is listed among the 38% of countries that have passed legislation, adopted decisions and/or taken specific action in follow up to IPU outcomes. This was revealed during the special accountability segment of the General Debate at the IPU Assembly that assesses how parliaments have followed up on…

Kauma urges Parliaments to legislate for women’s representation.

  By Rafael Hangula Geneva – The Vice-Chairperson of the National Council, Victoria Kauma, has called on national parliaments and member states of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to enact laws that will enhance women’s representation. Kauma made this appeal during a debate on gender parity titled “Pushing Back on the Pushback: Men and Women MPs…

Speaker appeals for STI ethical standards in final remarks to IPU Assembly.

  Story by George Sanzila Date: 14/10/2024 Geneva, Switzerland – Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi has implored parliaments to enact legislations that establish ethical standards for science, technology and innovation development including ensuring the implementation of such laws. Speaker made this call today in his final speech to hundreds of delegates…

Speaker honoured for dedicated service .

  Story by George Sanzila Geneva, Switzerland – Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi was honoured on Saturday (12/10/24) by the SADC Group of parliaments ahead of the start of the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and Related meetings in Geneva, Switzerland. President of the Southern African Development-Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), Hon. Roger…

Speaker to lead MPs to IPU

By George Sanzila Date: 09/10/24 Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi will lead a delegation of Members of Parliament to the 149th Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from 13 to 17 October 2024. According to a statement released by the world parliamentary body ahead of the…

Speaker Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi launches late wife’s memoir posthumously.

  Story by George Sanzila Date: 04 October 2024 Windhoek – Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi has described his late wife Jane Katjavivi as a social justice advocate and a staunch promoter of literature, who dedicated her life to preserving the Namibian heritage. Hon. Katjavivi mentioned this at the launch of…