On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration under the leadership of Hon Iipumbu Shiimi, Chairperson and Hon Hilma N Iita, Deputy Chairperson engaged the Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BON). It is the first time and opportunity that the new Standing Committee of the 8th Parliament to…
Members who include Hons. Longinus Iipumbu, Paula Kooper, Paulus Mbangu, Lonia Kaishungu – Shinana and Olivia Hanghuwo are led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa – Amadhila. The plenary is held under the theme “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for effective and efficient parliamentary processes in SADC Region: Experiences, Challenges and Opportunities”.
Eino Vatileni Non-Resident Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Namibia, H.E. Hanan Jarrar paid a courtesy call to the National Assembly today. She was welcomed by the Deputy Speaker Hon.Phillipus Katamelo. The aim of the visit was to strengthen diplomatic engagements with the State of Palestine. In her address, Ambassador Jarrar provided an update on…
Zurretta Maveoro Vice Chairperson of the National Council Honourable Victoria Mbawo Kauma has called on fellow Members of Parliament to uphold the principles of accountability, transparency and integrity as they work to address challenges facing Namibians. She also called on Members to treat each other with mutual respect during debates. The Vice Chairperson made these…
Hon. Ingenesia Zaamwani-Kamwi was sworn in on Wednesday, 07 May 2025, as a Member of Parliament (non-voting member appointed by the President) , she fills the vacancy left by Hon. Dr. McAlbert Hengari.
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…
