Rafael Hangula Midrand, South Africa – A parliamentary delegation from Namibia arrived in Midrand over the weekend to take part in an Extraordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), where new continental leadership is set to be elected on Thursday. The delegation, led by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Philipus Katamelo, will participate in proceedings running from 26 April to…
EINO VATILENI Member of the National Council Hon. Iswarin Rooi says Namibia continues to lead the continent in political parity with a cabinet of over 50% women. She made these remarks while giving her contribution during the Forum of Women Parliamentarians on the role of parliaments in establishing robust post-conflict management mechanisms and restoring a…
EINO VATILENI and IMMANUEL KOOPER TÜRKIYE, ISTANBUL- Vice Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Emma Muteka says Namibia has moved with ease to align her health delivery system with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Committee on Health focus on equity, human rights, and access to health. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing 152nd IPU…
Immanuel Kooper The Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Emma Muteka, is leading a Namibian parliamentary delegation to the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from 15 to 19 April 2026. The delegation departed from Hosea Kutako International Airport on Sunday, where they were officially seen off by the Turkish Ambassador to Namibia, Feral Cekerek Oruckaptan. The Assembly will…
Windhoek — The National Council and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, aimed at strengthening collaboration on the promotion and protection of children’s rights. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Windhoek, Chairperson of the National Council, hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, described the agreement as a “historic and noble…
Rafael Hangula Windhoek- Members of the National Council on Thursday afternoon visited the family home of the late National Assembly Member of Parliament, hon. James Uerikua, to pay their respects following his untimely passing last week Friday. Hon. Uerikua tragically lost his life in a car accident alongside his son, a loss that has sent…
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…
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…
