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Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic Planning Conducts Oversight Visits in //Kharas and Omaheke Regions | 26 -31 January 2026

Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, Industry, Public Administration and Planning, led by its Chairperson, Honourable Ipumbu Shiimi, undertook extensive oversight visits in the //Kharas and Omaheke Regions to assess the implementation of key capital projects and development initiatives aimed at strengthening economic growth and improving public service delivery. These visits formed part…

Women devalued in politics – Hon. Muteka

Mercy Karuuombe The Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Emma Muteka, says women are devalued in society, especially when it comes to politics. Hon. Muteka said this at a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA-UK) delegation meeting with female National Council MPs on Thursday at parliament. She was responding to a question posed by a UK…

Hon. Muha urges CPA to support members in crisis

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,…

Muha urges new NC Members to strengthen oversight and build capacity

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…

Official Opening of Parliament 2026

Namibia calls for responsible AI use

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…

Death Announcement – Helvi N. Shatika

ANGOLA PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE DEPUTY SPEAKER: 25 NOVEMBER 2025

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…

COURTESY CALL BY THE AMBASSADOR OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN, H.E. MOHAMMAD BEIGI: 19 OCTOBER 2025

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…