Story by George Sanzila The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Algeria, H.E. Abdelkrim Diaf, today (11/09/24) paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi. The two, who recounted historical ties between the two countries established during Namibia’s struggle for independence, discussed several issues of mutual interest…
Nandi-Ndaitwah urges JNC members to champion education Sakeus Iikela Vice President H.E Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on members of the Junior National Council to lead by example and encourage their peers to stay away from harmful behaviours such as alcohol and drugs, which can negatively impact education.She made these remarks when she officially opened…
FUTURE LEADERS ..The third session of the third Junior National Council resume on Tuesday, 10 September 2024.Through debates and motions on important topics like education, technology and emerging industries, the JNC fosters leadership skills and prepares young people to take on future roles in governance.
Dr. Thomas Bagger, State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of the Republic of Germany, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi. The discussions centered on areas of mutual interest, including diplomatic relations and economic collaboration.
The Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Muha, had the honor of receiving a courtesy call from the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Durban University of Technology (DUT). During the meeting, Hon. Muha provided a detailed overview of the mandate of the Parliament of Namibia and shared significant insights into the enduring relationship…
Hon Muha opens joint NC conference with Regional Councils The Chairperson of the National Council Hon Lukas Muha on Wednesday officially opened the joint National Council and Regional Councils conference in Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region. This important event will run until Friday, August 30, 2024. Under the theme “Harnessing the Roles and Mandates of the National…
Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi has called for a continued mutually beneficial partnership between China and African countries. Hon. Katjaivi mentioned this when he addressed delegates on Wednesday (21/08/24) at the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic…
Story by George Sanzila Date: 09/08/2024 Parliament has recommended that the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi put on hold the controversial clause relating to the preservation of retirement benefits in the new Financial Institutions and Markets Act, Act. No2 of 2021, and that the regulations concerned be tabled in parliament…
The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) in collaboration with the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia are holding the second Southern Africa Parliamentarian Regional Meeting on strengthening the capacity of national parliaments on oversights in climate action accountability and reporting in Namibia from 31st July – 2nd August 2024. It was officially opened…
