Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha has called on the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to take stronger action in supporting member countries facing political instability and conflict. Speaking during a courtesy call with a delegation of Members of Parliament from the United Kingdom representing the CPA in Windhoek last week,…
Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha has urged members of the 7th National Council to take their oversight role seriously and continue to build their capacity to effectively review laws and hold the executive accountable. Muha was speaking during the opening of a week-long orientation and induction programme for members…
Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha has called for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure it protects democracy and serves the public good. Muha was speaking during a workshop on AI in Parliament: Balancing innovation, oversight and adaptation at the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of…
Story By Andreas Sheya A parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Angola paid a courtesy visit to Namibia’s Deputy Speaker, Hon. Phillipus Katamelo who warmly welcomed the delegation whilst reflecting on the historic bonds between the people of Angola and Namibia, dating from years of the liberation struggle. He underscored that citizens of the two…
Story by Andreas Sheya Honourable Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila today received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Mohammad Beigi. The meeting underscored the continued strengthening of bilateral relations and the advancement of parliamentary cooperation between Namibia and Iran. During the engagement, Ambassador Beigi highlighted that the Iranian Parliamentary Friendship…
Story by Andreas Sheya The Parliamentary Committee on International Relations, led by its Chairperson, Hon. James Uerikua, held an informal engagement with Dr. Thorsten Hutter, the German Ambassador to Namibia. The engagement follows an invite in which the German Embassy expressed their willingness to establish a networking forum with Members of various Parliamentary Committees ,…
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defense and Security paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Zhao Weiping, the Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of Namibia. Ambassador Zhao warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed his appreciation for the visit. The Committee Chairperson, Honorable James Uerikua, provided an overview of the Committee’s mandate and reflected…
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, received a courtesy visit from H.E. Jerobeam Kakeke Shaanika, Ambassador Designate of the Republic of Namibia to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, discussions centered on the state of bilateral relations between Namibia and Germany, highlighting cooperation in areas such as development assistance,…
