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NAMIBIA SIGNIFIES ITS PRESENCE AT THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES PARLIAMENT HELD IN EZULWINI, ESWATINI

Andreas Sheya (Col.) The Parliament of the Republic of Namibia is actively participating in the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States Parliamentary Meetings and the 1st Africa–EU Parliamentary Assembly held from 07–14 May 2026 in Ezulwini, Kingdom of Eswatini. The high-level parliamentary engagements brought together legislators from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific to…

Speaker calls for stronger procurement oversight beyond compliance

Eino Vatileni Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on Public Accounts Committees across the SADC region to strengthen oversight by focusing not only on whether procurement procedures are followed, but also on the developmental impact of public spending. The speaker made these remarks at the opening of the SADCOPAC  training for…

Namibia hosts regional SADCOPAC training to strengthen parliamentary oversight

Rafael Hangula SWAKOPMUND-The Parliament of Namibia is hosting the 2026 Southern African Development Community Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) Training Programme for Public Accounts Committees (PACs), Similar Committees, and Technical Officials Supporting Oversight Committees in Swakopmund from 20 to 23 May 2026. The regional training programme, held under the theme “Strengthening Oversight Capacities for Sustainable Development: Enhancing Accountability and Transparency in…

SADCOPAC moves to finalise 2026-2030 strategic plan at high-level workshop

Eino Vatileni The chairperson of the Southern Africa Development Community Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) sub-committees Inna Hengari said the organisation is moving to finalise its strategic plan for the 2026-2030. Hengari made these remarks on Monday during the opening of the SADCOPAC Sub-Committees Operationalisation Workshop in Swakopmund, ahead of the SADCOPAC training for…

Namibia to host SADCOPAC Sub-Committee Meetings and Workshop

Namibia will host the Southern African Development Community Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) Sub-Committee Meetings, Peer Review Programme and Training Workshop from 18 to 23 May 2026 in Swakopmund. The regional gathering is expected to bring together Public Accounts Committees, parliamentary officials, oversight institutions, civil society representatives and accountability partners from across the SADC…

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Namibian delegates Sworn in as Members of the Pan-African Parliament

Rafael Hangula Midrand, South Africa- Three members of Namibia’s parliamentary delegation to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) were sworn in today as designated Members during the official opening of the 1st Extraordinary Session of the 7th PAP in Midrand. The Members sworn in are Hon. Olivia Hanghuwo and Hon. Tjimutambo Kuuoko from the National Council, and…

PARLIAMENT BIDS FAREWEL TO HONORABLE JAMES UERIKUA

Andreas Sheya On the 3rd April 2026, the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia has learned the devastating news of the tragic passing on of fellow lawmaker Honorable James Unomasa Uerikua in a car accident over the Easter weekend, the same also claimed the life of his son Venturo Uerikua. Honorable James Uerikua was part…

Namibia Participates in Pan-African Parliament Leadership Elections

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…