Story By: Sakeus Iikela A South African Member of Parliament has called for urgent action to implement a bilateral agreement on preserving the Nama language between Namibia and South Africa.Speaking in Windhoek on Monday, Hon. Newrene Klaaste, Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature, warned that without concrete efforts between the two countries, the language…
The Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network (NamNet) has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi on Thursday.The call was to strengthen ties between Parliament and Civil Society Organisations.Leading the delegation, Ronny Dempers called for an inclusion of civil society in the work of parliament and partnering…
Story by Andreas Sheya Namibia joins other members in celebrating Commonwealth Day 2025, which is being celebrated across the 56-member countries. Under this year’s theme “Together We Thrive,” which underscores embodiment of unity, peace, and the strength of these connected communities whereby all members play an active role to empower each other. In his remarks,…
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…
