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…
The Delegation of the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia attended the 54th Annual Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region was held in Banjul, The Gambia from 10-16 August 2025. The conference was held under the theme, “Strengthening Democratic Governance and Resilience in Africa: Tackling Conflicts, Economic Shocks and Climate Risks”, and…
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development has concluded a weeklong series of in-depth stakeholder consultations in Oshakati (from 28 July until 01 August 2025), aimed at assessing progress, addressing challenges, and exploring policy reforms in key social development sectors. This occasion was officiated by the Honourable Hofni Iipinge, Governor…
MIDRAND, South Africa – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has issued a powerful and unified call for reparative justice, African unity, and institutional reform, aligning with the African Union’s 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.” The call was made during the 5th Ordinary Session of the 6th PAP, currently underway in Midrand,…
Opuwo, Kunene Region | 21–25 July 2025 The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional, Legal Affairs and Petitions concluded a week-long stakeholder consultation mission in Opuwo, Kunene Region, aimed at strengthening parliamentary oversight through meaningful dialogue with various government Offices, Ministries, and Agencies in the constitutional and legal fraternity. These consultations form part of the Committee’s…
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) convened in Swakopmund for a week-long workshop (28 July -01 August 2025) aimed at strengthening ICT governance and digital innovation across the country. The workshop brings together key stakeholders from government institutions, civil society, and the private sector to align strategies that will shape Namibia’s…
Staff Reporter CPA Africa Sub-Regional Representative for Southern Africa, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has called for renewed commitment from CPA sub-national branches to address persistent gaps in participation, subscription compliance, and the implementation of gender-focused strategies.He made these remarks when he concluded a week-long oversight visit to three CPA Sub-National Branches in South Africa from…
● Andreas Sheya Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian leader in 27 years to address the Parliament of Namibia.This comes after the Prime Minister addressed Namibian members of Parliament earlier in July this year. Welcoming him, Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila called the occasion “a moment of historical significance” and a reaffirmation of the…
Andreas Sheya Secretary of São Tomé and Príncipe Domingos Boa Norte said his country’s parliament is committed to deepening institutional ties with the Parliament of Namibia. Norte made these remarks during a meeting with his Namibian counterpart, Esther Kaapanda, secretary to the National Assembly while on a weeklong visit to Namibia from 21-29 June…