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Latest News
Speaker opens virtual budget review meeting, 28 May 2020
 Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi addressing lawmakers and other participants through video conferencing when he opened the budget review virtual meeting |
Story by George Sanzila Windhoek - As is customary every year, the Speaker of National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi today officiated at the opening of a budget review meeting that is intended to scrutinise the responsiveness of the more than N$72 billion national budget that was tabled by Finance minister, Iipumbu Shiimi yesterday (27/05/2020). Read more >>> |
Minister of Finance tables Appropriation Bill, 27 May 2020
 Hon. Ipumbu Shiimi tabling the budget |
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Ipumbu Shiimi has today (27/05/2020) tabled the Appropriation Bill for 2020/ 2021 that amounts to a total expenditure of N$72.8 billion. Read more >>> |
7th Parliament Resumes, 26 May 2020
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Windhoek - The first session of the 7th Parliament that begun on the 24th of March this year but was halted due to the outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic, resumes today, 26 May 2020. The house is expected to debate the Appropriation Bill (Budget) to be tabled by the Minister of Finance on Wednesday, 27 May 2020. The debate on the second reading of the Appropriation Bill is scheduled to take place on the 2nd and 3rd June followed by the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. In keeping with state of emmergency regulations, the National Assembly has put in measures aimed at reducing the further spread of the virus. These measures include hand sanitisation, temperature screening as well as wearing of masks. Only 50 members will be allowed in the chamber for the proceedings and other MPs will make use of the conference rooms through teleconferencing facilities. |
National Council bid farewell one of its long serving staff member, 27 March 2020
 Mr Thomas Shipo (center)bidding farewell to his staff members |
Story by Anethe Mtambanengwe Windhoek - National Council bid farewell one of its long serving staff member to Mr Thomas Shipo who was the Serjeant@Arms in the National Council today, 27 March 2020. The Secretary to the National Council Mr Tousy Namiseb stated at the farewell event that he met Mr Shipo 11 months ago and what he learned from him is humility, passion and commitment to his work. Every aspect of work dealing with Security or maintenance he owned it.. “Let the advise and wisdom you have gathered in the years remain useful” he said. He wished Mr Shipo all the best with his retirement and called upon him to continue to assist where he can when called upon. At the same occasion, Mr Namiseb, welcomed the newly appointed Deputy Searjeant @Arms Mr Peter Tjiramba. The National Council wish Mr Shipo all the best with the next chapter of his life. |
Members of 7th National Assembly sworn in
 Members of the 7th National Assembly being sworn in |
Story by George Sanzila Windhoek - Hon. Peter Katjavivi and Hon. Loide Kasingo retained their positions as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly after the house went through a secret ballot last friday to elect the two presiding officers. Hon. Katjavivi received the most votes against UDF MP, Hon. Dudu Murorua while Hon. Kasingo competed with PDM lawmaker, Hon. Elma Dienda. The election of Speaker and his Deputy were preceded by the swearing in of members of the 7th National Assembly. 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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