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COMING UP|| From 29 September to 2 October 2026, the National Council and Regional Councils will come together in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region, for the Third National Council and Regional Councils Consultative Conference under the theme: “Enhancing Participatory Democracy and Inclusive Development.” The conference provides a national platform for dialogue on strengthening regional governance and inclusive…

Andreas Sheya The Chairpersons of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics, Hon. Ipumbu Shiimi, and the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations and Defence, Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga, hosted a Finnish delegation led by Hon. Ville Valkonen, Member of the Finnish Parliament, accompanied by Her Excellency Ambassador Katja Kalamäki, Finland’s Ambassador to Namibia. The meeting…

  Swakopmund – Namibia will host the 9th African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (AN-PBO) Annual Conference from 21 to 25 September 2026 at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre. It will be officially opened by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. The five-day gathering will bring together parliamentarians, Parliamentary Budget…

Eino Vatileni The National Assembly Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources on Thursday hosted a delegation from the Portfolio Committee on Natural Resources of the Parliament of Lesotho, which is in Namibia on a benchmarking visit to learn from the country’s experience in water-resource management. The delegation, led by Hon. Lebohang Phohleli is seeking to…

Andreas Sheya The Parliament of the Republic of Namibia has been awarded the Best Exhibition Award in the Government and Public Sector Category at the 2026 Eenhana Expo, in recognition of its outstanding public engagement and exhibition. The award reflects Parliament’s continued commitment to meaningful community outreach and reinforces the importance of participating in platforms…

Rafael Hangula MIDRAND, South Africa – National Council Chairperson Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha has called for stronger parliamentary diplomacy and closer cooperation among African legislatures to address Africa’s emerging challenges, including youth unemployment, food insecurity, terrorism and unconstitutional changes of government. Reflecting on the outcomes of the Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments…

Eino Vatileni MIDRAND – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to play a central role in advancing the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), saying the agreement is essential to achieving greater economic integration and development across the continent. The president made this call while delivering the opening…

Rafael Hangula MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – Namibian representative to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Olivia Hanghuwo, has called for a united continental response to xenophobia and the root causes of migration, urging African leaders to embrace the values of Ubuntu, solidarity and peaceful coexistence. Hon. Hanghuwo made the remarks on Thursday during her maiden contribution to…

MERCY KARUUOMBE The National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development is in Otjiwarongo for week-long briefing sessions with stakeholders in the education, science, ICT, and youth development sectors. The purpose of this briefing sessions is to deepen the Committee’s understanding of the performance, opportunities and challenges within Namibia’s education, science, research,…

Eino Vatileni Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Monday signed a book of condolences at the Embassy of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Windhoek after the devastating earthquake that took place in Venezuela in June causing widespread destruction. During the visit, the speaker called on the international community to continue to support…

Eino Vatileni Japanese Ambassador to Namibia, H.E. Asazuma Shinichi, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Hon. Dr. Tobie Aupindi, and the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, Industry, Planning and Public Administration, Hon. Ipumbu Shiimi, at the National Assembly on Wednesday. The visit served…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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’’.

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 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…

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…

  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…

  Story by Sacky Kadhikwa The National Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Prof. Peter Katjavivi, wholeheartedly supports the Biden Administration’s historic decision to remove Cuba from the U.S. Department of State’s list of states sponsoring terrorism. This landmark move signals a positive shift towards restoring diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States, fostering…

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…

                  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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

  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…

  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…

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…

  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…

Speaker opens Namibia Bremen Partnership Exhibition. Mayor of the Freie Hansestadt Bremen in German, Dr. Andreas Bovenschulte and his delegation paid a courtesy visit on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi today. In the company of Dr. Bovenschulte was his Namibian counterpart, the Mayor of the City of Windhoek, Her Worship…

  Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has called on the international community to reform the United Nations Security Council to ensure that it responds meaningfully to all threats to global peace and security.He particularly criticised the veto power held by the five permanent members of the Security Council calling…

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges JNC members to champion education Sakeus Iikela Vice President H.E Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on members of the Junior National Council to lead by example and encourage their peers to stay away from harmful behaviours such as alcohol and drugs, which can negatively impact education.She made these remarks when she officially opened…

Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi has called for a continued mutually beneficial partnership between China and African countries. Hon. Katjaivi mentioned this when he addressed delegates on Wednesday (21/08/24) at the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic…

  Story by George Sanzila Date: 09/08/2024 Parliament has recommended that the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi put on hold the controversial clause relating to the preservation of retirement benefits in the new Financial Institutions and Markets Act, Act. No2 of 2021, and that the regulations concerned be tabled in parliament…

Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha says Namibia is exploring the possibility of entering into a cooperation agreement with the Parliament of Zambia to learn more about how that country is implementing the Constituency Development Fund law. Muha said lessons from the implementation of the CDF law in Zambia will…

President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba is addressing the newly sworn in Members of the 6th session of the Children’s Parliament drawn from schools in all 14 regions of Namibia.. President Mbumba is imploring new members to be inclusive in their representation hailing successes of the previous sessions such as the…

The sixth session of the Children’s Parliament is officially opened today by the President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba.Hon. Jane Phiri from Hardap Region and Hon. Michael Ajiboso from Kavango East were elected as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 6th session of the Children’s Parliament respectively. The Children’s Parliament is…

Sakeus Iikela The Russian government has expressed openness to increasing the scholarship quota for Namibian students, particularly in the field of medicine, to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries. This announcement was made by Senator Yelena Perminova, the Chairperson of the Committee on Social Policy and Head of the Friendship Group for Cooperation…

Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has emphasised the need for Namibia to deepen its relations with Indonesia to achieve tangible cooperation and collaboration in agriculture, aiming to boost food security.  He made these remarks during a meeting with members of the Indonesian Parliament, who are visiting Namibia on a…

THE University of Namibia this week graduated 27 Members of the National Council who successfully completed the Parliamentary Practice and Conduct Course at the ceremony held in Windhoek. Originally designed as a short course for parliamentarians, it has since evolved into a fully-fledged university program known as the Certificate in Parliamentary Practice and Conduct. The course…

Chairperson of the National Council, Honourable Lukas Sinimbo Muha officially opened the 2nd Session of the 3rd Junior National Council (JNC) today (11 September 2023) in the National Council Chamber at Parliament. In his address, the Presiding Officer expressed that there is a common perception in today’s world that the young generation is apathetic towards…

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development concluded the first of its two-part oversight visit to various regions to assess the causes of the failure rate of learners who sat for the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSCO) and the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) levels in the…

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs (HASCLA) concluded its oversight engagements with selected Organizations, Ministries and Agencies (OMAs) under their ambit in Swakopmund, Erongo Region. During a briefing with the Executive Director (ED) in the Ministry of Justice, the Committee probed on the delay in the promulgation of the…

Hon Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council and also the Deputy Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region is attending the 85th Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 03 – 07 August 2023. The CPA Africa Region is one of the key organs within the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association…

Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has called on African leaders to revisit their socio-economic developmental agendas and prioritise eradicating hunger and poverty on the continent. He made these remarks during a discussion on food security at the 18th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers in Yaoundé, Cameroon. According to…

Windhoek – Landless People’s Movement Constituency Councillors from the //Kharas region were sworn-in as Members of Parliament in the National Council this morning, 11 July 2023. The MPs are returning Karasburg East Councillor, Hon. Anseline Vincentina Beukes and newly-elected Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency Councillor, Hon. Willem Labuschagne. The LPM seats in the National Council became vacant…

The final week of the Second Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament commenced with Committee Meetings. Today, 30 May 2023, the Committee on Education, Culture, Tourism and Human Resources; Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline; Committee on Audit and Public Accounts as well as the Committee on Transport, Communication, Energy, Science, and Technology were the…

Kenyan President, H.E William Ruto addressed the third African Parliamentarians Summit on Climate Policy and Equity, hosted by the Pan- African Parliament today (17 May 2023) in Midrand, South Africa. President Ruto addressed the summit in his capacity as the Head of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change. The…

MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA– The Second Ordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament commenced on Monday, 15 May in Midrand, South Africa under the theme, “Accelerating the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA). At the occasion, President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union, H.E Azali Assoumani delivered the Keynote…

The Implementation and Coordination Committee of the National Council conducted an evaluation exercise from the 27th to the 31st of March 2023, where all Chairpersons of Standing Committees accounted for the execution of the activities of their respective Committees. The purpose of the evaluation exercise was to assess progress made on the implementation of the…

the National Council Standing Committees’ Annual Planning Session is underway at Parliament. The all-important engagement sets out key activities that Standing Committees plan to undertake in the 2023/2024 financial year. Opening the four-day indaba, Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha stated the importance of planning together and for Members to take full…

On the 22nd of March, the Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Sinimbo Lukas Muha entered into a historic cooperation agreement with the Federal Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, in Moscow, Russia. The signing of the cooperation agreement stems from Her Excellency, Mrs. Valentina Matviyenko, Chairperson of the Federal Council of…

By: Sakeus Iikela Namibia’s National Council and the Federal Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Wednesday signed an agreement which will facilitate the interaction and cooperation between Members of Parliament and staff of the two countries. The Chairperson of the National Council Hon, Lukas Sinimbo Muha, who is in Russia for…

Finance and Public Enterprises minister Iipumbu Shiimi today (22 February 2023)  tabled a N$ 84.6 billion budget in the National Assembly for the 2023/24 financial year, which represents an increase of 9.7 percent from the comparable levels for last year. The theme of this year’s budget is “Economic Revival and Caring for the Poor”. “I…

The Namibian Parliament’s House of Review celebrates an illustrious Pearl Anniversary under the theme: “Celebrating Three Decades of Promoting Inclusive Participatory Democracy Through Regional Representation.”  The National Council held its inaugural sitting on 23 February 1993, after the first Regional Council’s Elections of 1992. As the Upper House of the Namibian Parliament, the constitutional mandate…

OFFICIAL OPENING OF PARLIAMENT – 2023 The Parliament of the Republic of Namibia will officially open the 2023 calendar year under the theme “Enhancing Namibia’s Parliamentary Democracy Post COVID-19”. The opening address of this distinctive event will be delivered by His Excellency the President, Dr. Hage G. Geingob on the 14th of February 2023 at…

Sakeus Iikela Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Peter Katjavivi together with members of parliament, Hon. Emma Muteka and Hon. Lucia Witbooi officiated the launch of the Namibia e-Parliament Strategy on Thursday, 15 December 2022. The strategy is aimed at accelerating efficiency within the operation of parliament and in its interaction with stakeholders. Katjavivi said…

Venezuelan Member of the Latin-American and Caribbean Parliament, known as the Parlatino, Mr. Jullo Rafael Chavez Melendez paid a courtesy call on the National Council Chairperson. In their brief discussion, Hon. Lukas Muha expressed gratitude to Venezuela and its people for their contribution to Namibia’s independence, as well as the good relations the two countries…

Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi recalled his last moments with his late wife, in a moving tribute he delivered during a memorial service that was held on Thursday (18/08/22) to honour her memory. Jane Katjavivi lost her life in the presence of her husband while…

Various representatives from Government Ministries held briefing sessions with Members of Parliament today, 9 August 2022. The meetings were for MPs to be sensitized and given the gist of the proposed amendments to Bills that were referred from the National Assembly to the National Council for review. First up, was the Ministry of Industrialization and…

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development briefed Members of Parliament on the long-awaited Constituency Development Fund on Friday, 5 August 2022. MPs expressed disappointment at the slow pace and lack of urgency with which the Bill, commonly referred to as the CDF Bill, has been handled. MPs stressed that the passing and implementation of…

With deep sadness I, Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council, have learned of the passing of my comrade, friend and former National Council Member, late Comrade Ambrosius Kandjii, who passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, 8 June 2022 in Gobabis. Late Comrade Kandjii was a Member of the National Council, Parliament…

With deep sadness, the Secretary to the National Council, Adv. Tousy Namiseb, hereby, announces the untimely passing of Mr. Protasius Nambudhi, who was a Security Operations Officer in the Security and Operations Division: Office of the Secretary. Mr. Nambudhi passed away on Friday, 3 June 2022 in a tragic car accident. Mr. Nambudhi, or Prota…

ReconNamibia, a subsidiary of the Canadian-based oil and gas company, ReconAfrica held a briefing session yesterday (30 May 2022) with Members of Parliament to expound on their oil and gas exploration expedition in the Kavango regions. The purpose of the meeting was to an information sharing briefing on the status of oil discovery in Namibia as…

Members of Parliament attended a Parliamentary Public Engagement on Tackling Climate Change – Forestry as a Key Sector today, 20 May 2022. The aim of the engagement is to strengthen the Namibian Governments’ work in addressing the unsustainable use of timber resources and uncontrolled deforestation. Officially opening the event, Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas…

Hon. Ephraim Nekongo was today (12/05/2022) sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly by the Chief Justice, His Honour Peter Shivute. His appointment follows the resignation of Hon. Leon Jooste from the National Assembly.

  Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – Members of Parliament from the South African National Council of Provinces (NCOP) that are visiting the National Council for benchmarking, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi today (10/05/2022). The NCOP is the equivalent of the National Council in Namibia.…

Members of the South African Parliament in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), paid a courtesy call on the Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Muha earlier today, 10 May 2022. The Chairperson welcomed the visiting delegation heartily, noting that due to its representative role, a visit to the National Council equates a visit…

The official launch of the Parliamentarian Practice and Conduct Course of Members of Parliament in the National Council took place yesterday, 9 May 2022 at Parliament. Speaking at the event, the Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Muha stated that a program of this nature enhances the general understanding of the separation of powers…

The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Namibia, H.E. Hanan Jarrar paid a Courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi today (21/04/2022). The two exchanged views on the need for Parliamentary cooperation between Namibia and Palestine. Their discussion embedded on various areas of collaboration aimed at reinforcing the…

The National Council Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs (HASCLA) conducted oversight visits to several national border posts across the country to assess the status of the borders from the 7th to the 25th of March 2022. The oversight activity was two-fold, as while on the visit to gazetted border posts, the Standing…

The Speaker of the National Assembly Hon Prof Peter Katjavivi today (11/04/2022) held a meeting with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) on issues of mutual interest. The meeting also served as a platform to introduce new ECN Commissioners. The Chairperson of the ECN Elsie Nghikembua and the Chief Electoral Officer Theo Mujoro led the…

Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – Japan Ambassador to Namibia, H.E. Hideaki Harada bid farewell to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi today (08/04/22). H.E. Harada’s term of office as Ambassador in Namibia started in 2018. Ambassador Harada noted during the farewell that Japan’s interest has always been to strengthen political,…

  The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says that government held several consultations with different stakeholders including the Chief of the Hambukushu Traditional Authority, Fumu Erwin Mbambo regarding the issue of Bwabwata National Park. The Ministry says that according to the Cabinet submission of 08 June 1999, the Ministry of Lands, Resettlement and Rehabilitation,…

Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi says even though Namibia’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is negligible, it continues to bear the brunt of climate change. Hon. Katjavivi mentioned this recently during a debate at the ongoing Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) 144th Assembly taking place in…

BWABWATA-The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs undertook a Fact-Finding visit to Bwabwata National Park from 14 March 2022 to 17 March 2022 prompted by a petition submitted to the National Assembly on 19 November 2021 by the Hambukushu Traditional Authority. The petition titled “Petition on the Management of Bwabwata Communal Land by…

Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha’s outreach programme continued on the 21st of February 2022, with the Presiding Officer paying a Courtesy visit to the Governor of the Kavango East region, Hon. Bonifatius Wakudumo were various developmental and socio-economic issues in the region were discussed. This was followed by a well-attended community…

On 23 February 2022, the National Council celebrated 29 years. The National Council held its inaugural sitting on 23 February 1993, after the first Regional and Local Authority Elections held in November 1992 elected the first Regional Councillors in an independent Namibia. At inception, the National Council had only two parties represented in the House…

  The Southern Africa Development Community Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) to empower Members of Parliament (MPs) from the member states to effectively carry out their functions of oversight over public sector finances as well as promoting good governance in…

  Windhoek- Office Bearers from the Southern Africa Development Community Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) and Secretariat are here in Namibia for a three-day (21-23 February 2022) working visit to the Parliament of Namibia. The aim of the visit is to discuss the role and objectives of SADCOPAC and the progress on the implementation…

First in kick-starting the events of the two-week long activities which started on Monday, 14 February, was a courtesy call on the Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region, Hon. James Uerikua, where the National Council Chairperson, Hon. Lukas Muha shared the purpose and aim of the regional visits. After the courtesy call on the Governor, the…

Pamela Mate The Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, will be conducting regional visits to the Otjozondjupa and Kavango East regions from Monday, 14 February to Saturday, 27 February 2022. The regional visits by the Office of the Chairperson forms part of Outreach Programme activities as set out in the National Council…

Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi has suggested that civic education be held to inform and educate Namibian citizens about the purpose and importance of the constitution. Hon. Katjavivi said this in an interview with the media on Wednesday, (09/02/2022) during the marking of the…

National Council: 2021 in Review. The legislative business of the 6th National Council Chamber took place in the 1st to the 3rd Quarter in the financial Year ending 2021/2022, during the period between 10 May to 09 December 2021. Amid the challenging times due to the global Covid 19 pandemic, the National Council held two…

Pamela Mate The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon. Erastus Uutoni, yesterday (7 December 2021) briefed Members of the National Council on the status of the Constituency Development Fund Bill, commonly referred to as the CDF Bill. The Minister informed the Members that consultations by the Cabinet Committee on Treasury had been concluded and…

Pamela Mate The National Council this week (29 November 2021) inaugurated two new Members. The new Members of Parliament are Hon. Kosmas Kayayuka Katura from the Musese Constituency in the Kavango East region and Hon. Bennety Likukela Busihu from Kongoloa Constituency in the Zambezi region. The Members replaced the late Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency Councillor…

Indian High Commissioner to Namibia, H.E. Prashant Agrawal visited the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi today (09/11/21). The two exchanged views on the envisioned Namibian Parliament museum. The Speaker noted that the museum, which he says would encompass artefacts and an interactive digital display of information, was important in terms of…

Windhoek – The Chairperson of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Elifas !Owos-Oab says the fragmentation of road safety management is hampering efforts to properly manage safety on Namibian roads. !Owos –Oab said this in response to concerns raised by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration during a consultative meeting today (10/11/21).…

The Secretaries of Parliament is attending the Society of Clerks at the Table Seminar in Nairobi, Kenya. The seminar is held under the theme “Promoting adaptive programming in Parliamentary settings as a response to emergency and emerging global, regional and national challenges”. The Society of Clerks-at-the-Table of the Commonwealth Parliaments (SoCATT) was founded in 1932…

Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts was briefed by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) on its roles and responsibilities today (30/09/2021). The meeting is part of a series of consultative meetings with different stakeholders meant to understand their roles in order to empower the committee to conduct its…

Story By Benisia Kwafeinge Nghiivali and David Nahogandja (Editor)   The International University of Management (IUM) second-year Business Law students took a tour of the Parliament today, September 10th, 2021. Their lecturer, Dr. Wilfred Isak April, stated that this excursion will benefit students since they will be able to witness how the law is produced in…

The 4th session of 7th Parliament resumes tomorrow Tuesday, 07 September, 2021 at 14h30. The House will be in session until Thursday 25th November 2021.

Hon. Dr. Rebecca Ndjoze –Ojo was sworn in today (17/08/21) as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly by Judge Elton Hoff. Her appointment follows the passing of the late Hon. Venomuinjo Kauaria.

Story by Paulina Ndalikokule Windhoek – The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi launched the revamped Parliament website today. The revamping of the website was made possible through the assistance of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS). The renewed website that is now replete with many features including the livestream of parliament sessions…

Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – The 49th SADC-PF Plenary Assembly hosted virtually by Botswana, has just begun. The event is expected to be officially opened shortly by the president of Botswana , H.E. Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi. The Plenary Assembly advises the SADC summit on matters of regional policy issues and promotes the objectives and…

Story by Benisia Nghiivali and Paulina Ndalikokule Windhoek- The National Assembly, in collaboration with UNICEF, convened a special session for Members of the 5th Children’s Parliament on Friday, which provided crucial input and assessment of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Namibia. The session, which was attended virtually and in person by…

Hon Lukas Muha, MP and Chairperson of the National Council briefing the Standing Committee Session Story by Pamela Mate The National Council Standing Committees Planning Session which started on Thursday, 26 May ended today, Friday 27 May 2021 when Standing Committee Chairpersons presented their 2021/2022 budget and activity plan to the House.Yesterday’s event started on…

Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Prof Peter Katjavivi with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Country Representative in Namibia, Frey Gruenhagen Story by Rafael Hangula Windhoek – The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Country Representative in Namibia, Frey Gruenhagen paid a Courtesy Call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Prof. Peter Katjavivi yesterday, (01/06/2021). Their discussion centered on several…