Maiden State of the National Address by H. E Dr.Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah; President of the Republic of Namibia,24 February 2025
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SADC-PF pushes for SADC Model Law on prison oversight.
SADC prison population stands at nearly 400 000 Eino Vatileni The SADC-PF Committee on Democracy, Governance and Human Rights is advocating for a SADC Model Law on Prison Oversight to guide parliaments in monitoring the treatment of prisoners and prison conditions. The law will act as a benchmarking reference for national parliaments of SADC countries…
Hon Kennedy Simasiku sworn-in as MP of the NC
Rafael Hangula Honourable Kennedy Simasiku, Regional Councillor for the Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency and member of the Swapo Party, was sworn in today as a member of the 6th National Council of the Parliament of Namibia. The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by Honourable Mr. Justice Hosea Angula at the Supreme Court in Windhoek. Honourable Simasiku…
AFRICA boosting infrastruture to attract investment.
Story by George Sanzila Date: 13 April 2025 Antalya, Turkey – The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene says Africa has begun to fast track the development of its infrastructure alongside harmonised trade regulations to attract investment and accelerate the continent’s economic development. Wamkele said this during a panel…
Hon. John Likando has been sworn in as a Member of the National Assembly by Chief Justice, Peter Shivute.
SWEARING IN: Hon. John Likando has been sworn in as a Member of the National Assembly by Chief Justice, Peter Shivute. His appointment follows the resignation of Hon. Lucia Witbooi who was recently appointed as Vice President of the Republic of Namibia.
NDUCTION AND ORIENTATION SEMINAR FOR MEMBERS OF THE 8th PARLIAMENT 24 – 28 MARCH 2025 .
The National Assembly is conducting an induction & orientation for members of the 8th Parliament who were sworn in last week under the theme: Fostering Effective & Meaningful Democracy’’.
Muha Calls for African-Centered Laws
Sakeus Iikela The Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has called for legislative harmonisation across the African continent, emphasising the need for the enactment of laws that reflect the continent’s unique identity and serve its people first. “Africa is in our hands. It is now our collective responsibility to ensure that we…
FAREWELL
FAREWELL Story By: Noreen Sitali As the 7th Parliament prepares to conclude its term on the 19th of March 2025, paving the way for the swearing-in ceremony for members of the 8th Parliament and the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker on the 20th of March, ahead of the transition, President Nangolo Mbumba delivered…