President leads Parliament in Second SONA, pays Tribute to late Hon. Uerikua

Rafael Hangula  Windhoek-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah today delivered her second State of the Nation Address (SONA) during a joint sitting of the National Assembly and National Council, highligting the government’s commitment to advancing Namibia’s development agenda under Vision 2030. This year’s SONA was marked by a somber atmosphere following the passing of Honourable James Uerikua and his son. The President led…

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Japan–Namibia ties deepen as focus shifts to inclusive resource development

Eino Vatileni Japanese Ambassador to Namibia H.E Asazuma Shinichi, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources Hon. Dr. Tobie  Aupindi on Friday, at the National Assembly. During the meeting, ambassador Asazuma emphasized the importance of Japan–Namibia cooperation, noting its critical role in Namibia’s development and Japan’s strategic…

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Namibia @36: speaker of the national assembly joins independence celebrations in nkurenkuru

Namibia @36: speaker of the national assembly joins independence celebrations in nkurenkuru Andreas Sheya The Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, joined the residents of Nkurenkuru in commemorating Namibia’s 36th Independence Anniversary—an occasion marked by reflection, unity, and renewed national commitment to pursuing the ideals of people-centred development and ensuring that every citizen…

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Speaker Visits Mungongi Agriculture Project ; 24 March 2026

Andreas Sheya The Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila visited the Mungongi Agriculture Project, she was welcomed by Mr Steven Mungongi , the founder. This is one of the projects she personally supported during her tenure as prime minister. She was impressed with the significant strides made in the growth of the project, …

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Namibia convenes Women Parliamentary Caucus

Andreas Sheya Namibia’s female parliamentarians, from both the National Assembly and National Council convened in Swakopmund from 14 to 15 March 2026 for the Parliamentary Women Caucus, reaffirming their commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening women’s participation in governance. The gathering was officially opened by Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, and attended…

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Seventh National Council Members undergo phase 2 induction

Rafael Hangula Swakopmund – Members of the seventh National Council, who were sworn in last year December following their November 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authority elections, are currently undergoing Phase 2 of their induction and orientation programme in Swakopmund. The ongoing seminar, officially opened on Monday by Chairperson Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, is designed…

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