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Research is backbone of parliament – Speaker, 17 February 2020
 Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi (third from left) during the opening of the research training workshop. On the far left is Dr. Tilman Hoppe, Legal adviser (Bundestag), Andrea Kerstges, Director for research (Bundestag), Thomas Keller, Country Head KAS, Lydia Kandetu, Secretary to National Assembly and Holger Scheerer, Director of Library Services (Bundestag). |
Windhoek - Windhoek - Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi has reiterated the importance of parliamentary research, noting that it is the backbone of parliament and an important aspect for sharpening debates and the oversight function. Read more >>> |
Namibian Constitution celebrated, 11 February 2020
 Some of the surviving members of the drafting committee of the Constitution. Seated fltr, Prof. Mburumba Kerina, Hon. Dirk Mudge, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi. Standing fltr, Dr. Ben Amadhila, Hon. Nahas Angula, Hon. Hartmut Ruppel, Hon. Pendukeni Iivula Ithana, Adv. Vekuii Rukoro, Dr. Ngarikutuke Tjiriange, Hon. Andrew Matjila and Hon. Willem Biwa. |
Story by George Sanzila Windhoek - The 30th anniversary of the adoption of Namibia’s Constitution was marked on the 9th of February under the theme “The Namibian Constitution – Thirty years on: A reflection”. Read more >>> |
SCPA Youth Parliament gets underway in India, 25 November 2019
 Young Parliamentarians representing Namibia at the session, Hons. Ezekile Kuhanga (second from left) and Nephilian Kasuka (fourth from left) with fellow youth lawmakers represented at the event |
New Delhi - The 10th Session of the CPA Youth Parliament attended by over forty-one (41) youth parliamentarians from across twenty-nine (29) Commonwealth countries was officially opened by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, Hon. Shri Om Birla today (25/11/2019. Read more >>> |
Deputy President of the French Senate Calls for Strengthened Cooperation with National Council
 Hon. Bernard Sibalatani (center), flanked by Hon. Valéry Létard, Deputy speaker of the French Senate to the left and French Ambassador to Namibia, H.E. Claire Bodonyi to the right and other members of the delegation |
Story by Pamela Mate Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Bernard Sibalatani was met by a delegation from France, led by the visiting Deputy President of the French Senate, Hon. Valéry Létard in the National Council Administration building yesterday (10 February 2020). Read more >>> |
IPU President visits Namibia, 03 January 2020
 Gabriela Cuevas Barron lays a wreath at the Heroes’Acre in the company of Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi and Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Bernard Sibalatani. |
Story by George Sanzila Windhoek - The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Gabriela Cuevas Barron is in Namibia for a four – day visit that is meant to strengthen relations with IPU Member countries and discuss initiatives the world’s parliamentary body has undertaken in the region. Read more >>> |
New MPs sworn in, 07 January 2020
 Newly sworn in Swapo MPs, Hons (fltr). Ephraim Nekongo, Martha Namundjebo Tilahun and Joel Kaapanda taking the oath of office during the swearing in ceremony in the National Assembly chamber |
Windhoek - Four Swapo members were sworn in yesterday (06/01/2020) as members of Parliament in the National Assembly by the Chief Justice, His honour Peter Shivute in accordance with Article 48 (2) of the Namibian Constitution. Read more >>> |
SADC PF transformation process slow as MPs continue to lobby, 14 December 2019
 Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi (middle) and Hon. Sophia Swartz Fischer (left) at the plenary assembly. At the back are Hons. Sebastien Karupu (left) and Agnes Limbo representing the Namibian Parliament. |
Story by George Sanzila Swakopmund - Even though the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi has admitted that the transformation process of the SADCPF into a regional parliament has been painstakingly slow due to lack of commitment by some countries and other impidiments, he is hopeful that the conclusion of the plenary of the forum currently underway in Swakopmund will yield positive results going forward. Read more >>> |
National Council Elects New Political Heads
 National Council Chaiperson Hon. Bernard S. Sibalatani and Vice Chairperson Hon. Victoria Kauma |
Story by Pamela Mate The National Council this morning, (9 December 2019) elected its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Former Vice Chairperson, Hon. Bernard Songa Sibalatani was elected as Chairperson while Hon. Victoria Kauma was elected Vice Chairperson. Read more >>> |
German MPs pay courtesy call on Speaker
 Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi (right) with head of the German Bundestag delegation, Hon. Frank Steffel (left). |
Story by George Sanzila A delegation of Members of Parliament from the German Bundestag paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi today (19/11/2019). Read more >>> |
Media Release
RESUMPTION OF 1ST SESSION OF THE 5TH RURAL WOMEN PARLIAMENT WITH MEN AS PARTNERS
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The National Council will be hosting the annual session of the Rural Women Parliament with Men as Partners (RWP) from 02 - 03 October 2019 under the theme: Empowering Rural Women for Sustainable Livelihood. Read more >>> |
OFFICIAL OPENING OF PARLIAMENT 2019
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Issued by National Assembly on 7 February 2019 The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Professor Peter H. Katjavivi herewith announces the Official Opening of the Ninth Session of the Sixth Parliament. This event will take place at the Parliament Building on Wednesday, 13 February, at 14h30. Read more |
Parly committees are ‘deadwood’, 29 November 2018
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Media Release Date: 29 November 2018 A story published on page three of Friday, November 23, 2018 edition of The Patriot newspaper under the heading “Parly committees are ‘deadwood”, has reference. The story is said to have been generated from commentaries with local analyst(s), who attempted to comment on and “analyse’ the work of the Parliamentary Standing Committees. Read more >>> |
STANDING COMMITTEE’S PUBLIC HEARING ON NASFAF, 29 NOVEMBER 2018
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The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Hon Mike Kavekotora herewith invites media practitioners to attend and cover the committee public hearing with the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF), tomorrow. Read more >>> |
Resumption of the National Council
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The National Council will resume business on Monday, 6th August 2018 to review the following Bills that were passed and referred by the National Assembly:
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Committee Notices
OUTREACH PROGRAMME FOR THE NATIONAL COUNCIL WOMEN CAUCUS TO KAVANGO EAST, OTJOZONDJUPA, OSHANA AND OSHIKOTO REGIONS 24 JUNE – 30 JUNE 2018
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Published on: 18 June 2018
The Women Caucus of the National Council will undertake their Outreach Programme to engage the communities of the below mentioned regions on various grants from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Human Trafficking, Child Marriages, Gender Based Violence and many other social ills our communities are struggling with. Download Programme >>> |
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