Rafael Hangula The Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi and President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region, Rt. Honourable Sameer Suleman, has officially confirmed that Malawi will host the CPA Africa Region Conference and Annual General Meeting in August 2026. The announcement was made at the official opening of the 90th CPA Executive Committee Meeting held at…
Rafael Hangula Swakopmund- Vice President (VP) of the Republic of Namibia, Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi, today officially opened the 90th Executive Committee (EXCO) Meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) African Region in Swakopmund. The CPA-Africa Region promotes parliamentary democracy, good governance, and cooperation among legislatures across the continent. It also provides an important platform for African parliaments to…
The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Executive Committee, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has called on African parliamentarians to continue working together to strengthen democratic governance and development across the continent. Hon. Jatta who serves as the Speaker of the Gambian Parliament made the remarks on Thursday, during the official opening of…
Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has urged members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region to ensure that the continent plays an active role in shaping the future of the organisation. He made the remarks during the official opening of the 90th Executive Committee Meeting of the CPA Africa Region…
The Parliament of the Republic of Namibia will host the 90th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Region Executive Committee (EXCO) Meeting from 2 to 6 March 2026 in Swakopmund. Speaking during a press conference held on Thursday, Secretary to the National Council, Advocate Tousy Namiseb, said the hosting of the meeting reflects Namibia’s continued commitment to…
Mercy Karuuombe The Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Emma Muteka, says women are devalued in society, especially when it comes to politics. Hon. Muteka said this at a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA-UK) delegation meeting with female National Council MPs on Thursday at parliament. She was responding to a question posed by a UK…
Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha has called on the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to take stronger action in supporting member countries facing political instability and conflict. Speaking during a courtesy call with a delegation of Members of Parliament from the United Kingdom representing the CPA in Windhoek last week,…
Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha has urged members of the 7th National Council to take their oversight role seriously and continue to build their capacity to effectively review laws and hold the executive accountable. Muha was speaking during the opening of a week-long orientation and induction programme for members…
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…
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…