Windhoek, – A five-member delegation of Namibian Parliamentarians, led by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Philipus Katamelo, is attending the Sitting of the Permanent Committees and other Organs of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), currently underway in Midrand, South Africa. The Sitting began today, 25 September, and will run until 04 October 2025.…
Sakeus Iikela During its first session in Windhoek on Tuesday, the 8th Rural Women Parliament elected Honourable Maria Mwala from Kavango East Region as the new Chairperson. Following her election, Mwala presided over the election of other office-bearers. Honourable Simon Nunyango from //Kharas Region was elected vice-chairperson and Honourable Bonifatius Kambongela from Khomas Region was…
Sakeus Iikela Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged Namibians to view men as allies rather than obstacles to gender equality, saying that true progress depends on partnership between women and men. “The journey of empowerment is not one of exclusion but of partnership. Men must not be seen as obstacles to gender equality, but as…
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, received a courtesy visit from a high-level European Union Delegation. The delegation was headed by the Chairperson of the Committee, Mr. Barry Andrews, and comprised eight (8) senior Members of the Committee, as well as the Chairperson of the European Parliament’s Delegation to the Africa-EU…
An EU Delegation engaged with the Chairpersons of key Parliamentary Standing Committees of the National Assembly to exchange views on the Namibian–EU Partnership. The consultations centered on Namibia’s economic and social development, civil rights, and other areas of mutual interest. The Delegation was warmly welcomed by Honourable Ipumbu Shiimi, Chairperson of the Committee on Economy…
Sakeus Iikela The Association of Regional Councils (ARC) has called for Regional Councils to be given a stronger voice in the National Council to ensure regional perspectives are fully reflected in national policy and legislation. Speaking at the 2nd National Council – Regional Councils Annual Conference in Windhoek, Hon. Mbangu Simushi, Chairperson of the Zambezi…
Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has reiterated Namibia’s commitment to supporting Cuba’s removal from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said Namibia also condemns the unfair treatment of Cuba, adding that Namibia is defending values that it cherishes. The speaker made these remarks during a courtesy visit by the Cuban…
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning, successfully hosted a three-day stakeholders’ consultation workshop in Swakopmund from 26–28 August 2025. The workshop brought together government institutions, policymakers, the private sector, and civil society to deliberate on Namibia’s economic growth, industrial development, and governance priorities while strengthening parliamentary oversight. The Chairperson…
Eino Vatileni The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community Development has concluded its oversight visit to assess capital projects under the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture in the Ohangwena, Kavango East, and Kavango West regions. The visit took place from 18–23 August 2025 and focused on long-standing projects under the…
Zurretta Maveoro A-120 bed maternity ward which has been under construction at the Onandjokwe Lutheran Hospital in the Oshikoto Region since 2015 is nearing completion. Officials at the hospital briefed the National Council Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs that the project was delayed due to changes in contractors. The Committee visited the…