The National Assembly is conducting an induction & orientation for members of the 8th Parliament who were sworn in last week under the theme: Fostering Effective & Meaningful Democracy’’.
Sakeus Iikela The Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has called for legislative harmonisation across the African continent, emphasising the need for the enactment of laws that reflect the continent’s unique identity and serve its people first. “Africa is in our hands. It is now our collective responsibility to ensure that we…
FAREWELL Story By: Noreen Sitali As the 7th Parliament prepares to conclude its term on the 19th of March 2025, paving the way for the swearing-in ceremony for members of the 8th Parliament and the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker on the 20th of March, ahead of the transition, President Nangolo Mbumba delivered…
Story By: Sakeus Iikela A South African Member of Parliament has called for urgent action to implement a bilateral agreement on preserving the Nama language between Namibia and South Africa.Speaking in Windhoek on Monday, Hon. Newrene Klaaste, Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature, warned that without concrete efforts between the two countries, the language…
The Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network (NamNet) has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi on Thursday.The call was to strengthen ties between Parliament and Civil Society Organisations.Leading the delegation, Ronny Dempers called for an inclusion of civil society in the work of parliament and partnering…
Story by Andreas Sheya Namibia joins other members in celebrating Commonwealth Day 2025, which is being celebrated across the 56-member countries. Under this year’s theme “Together We Thrive,” which underscores embodiment of unity, peace, and the strength of these connected communities whereby all members play an active role to empower each other. In his remarks,…
Story by Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha has reaffirmed Namibia’s steadfast support for Cuba, amid ongoing tension with the United States of America.While acknowledging Cuba’s invaluable assistance during Namibia’s struggle for Independence, Muha expressed concern over the economic sanctions imposed on Cuba by the new US administration under President…
Story by Noreen Sitali Members of the Pan-African parliament are gathered at the parliament’s headquarter in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa for the Sitting of the Pan-African Parliament Permanent Committee and other Organs. The Sitting is convening under the African Union (AU) theme for 2025: “Justice for Africans and People Descent Through Reparations,” a theme which…
