Sakeus Iikela Every year, the national budget arrives on the table of Parliament carrying billions of dollars in proposed expenditure across ministries, programmes and development priorities. Members of Parliament, both from the National Assembly and the National Council, debate the allocations before approving how public money will be spent. But behind the figures lies a…
Sakeus Iikela Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to establishing a Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) to strengthen legislative oversight among other things. The PBO, she said, will also promote fiscal accountability and ensure that public resources are utilised effectively. A Parliamentary Budget Office provides lawmakers with independent and non-partisan…
COMING UP|| From 29 September to 2 October 2026, the National Council and Regional Councils will come together in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region, for the Third National Council and Regional Councils Consultative Conference under the theme: “Enhancing Participatory Democracy and Inclusive Development.” The conference provides a national platform for dialogue on strengthening regional governance and inclusive…
Andreas Sheya The Chairpersons of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics, Hon. Ipumbu Shiimi, and the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations and Defence, Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga, hosted a Finnish delegation led by Hon. Ville Valkonen, Member of the Finnish Parliament, accompanied by Her Excellency Ambassador Katja Kalamäki, Finland’s Ambassador to Namibia. The meeting…
Swakopmund – Namibia will host the 9th African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (AN-PBO) Annual Conference from 21 to 25 September 2026 at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre. It will be officially opened by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. The five-day gathering will bring together parliamentarians, Parliamentary Budget…
Eino Vatileni The National Assembly Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources on Thursday hosted a delegation from the Portfolio Committee on Natural Resources of the Parliament of Lesotho, which is in Namibia on a benchmarking visit to learn from the country’s experience in water-resource management. The delegation, led by Hon. Lebohang Phohleli is seeking to…
Andreas Sheya The Parliament of the Republic of Namibia has been awarded the Best Exhibition Award in the Government and Public Sector Category at the 2026 Eenhana Expo, in recognition of its outstanding public engagement and exhibition. The award reflects Parliament’s continued commitment to meaningful community outreach and reinforces the importance of participating in platforms…
Rafael Hangula MIDRAND, South Africa – National Council Chairperson Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha has called for stronger parliamentary diplomacy and closer cooperation among African legislatures to address Africa’s emerging challenges, including youth unemployment, food insecurity, terrorism and unconstitutional changes of government. Reflecting on the outcomes of the Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments…
Eino Vatileni MIDRAND – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to play a central role in advancing the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), saying the agreement is essential to achieving greater economic integration and development across the continent. The president made this call while delivering the opening…
Rafael Hangula MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – Namibian representative to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Olivia Hanghuwo, has called for a united continental response to xenophobia and the root causes of migration, urging African leaders to embrace the values of Ubuntu, solidarity and peaceful coexistence. Hon. Hanghuwo made the remarks on Thursday during her maiden contribution to…