Story by George Sanzila The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Algeria, H.E. Abdelkrim Diaf, today (11/09/24) paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi. The two, who recounted historical ties between the two countries established during Namibia’s struggle for independence, discussed several issues of mutual interest…
Nandi-Ndaitwah urges JNC members to champion education Sakeus Iikela Vice President H.E Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on members of the Junior National Council to lead by example and encourage their peers to stay away from harmful behaviours such as alcohol and drugs, which can negatively impact education.She made these remarks when she officially opened…
The Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Muha, had the honor of receiving a courtesy call from the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the Durban University of Technology (DUT). During the meeting, Hon. Muha provided a detailed overview of the mandate of the Parliament of Namibia and shared significant insights into the enduring relationship…
Hon Muha opens joint NC conference with Regional Councils The Chairperson of the National Council Hon Lukas Muha on Wednesday officially opened the joint National Council and Regional Councils conference in Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region. This important event will run until Friday, August 30, 2024. Under the theme “Harnessing the Roles and Mandates of the National…
Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi has called for a continued mutually beneficial partnership between China and African countries. Hon. Katjaivi mentioned this when he addressed delegates on Wednesday (21/08/24) at the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic…
Story by George Sanzila Date: 09/08/2024 Parliament has recommended that the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi put on hold the controversial clause relating to the preservation of retirement benefits in the new Financial Institutions and Markets Act, Act. No2 of 2021, and that the regulations concerned be tabled in parliament…
The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) in collaboration with the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia are holding the second Southern Africa Parliamentarian Regional Meeting on strengthening the capacity of national parliaments on oversights in climate action accountability and reporting in Namibia from 31st July – 2nd August 2024. It was officially opened…
Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha says Namibia is exploring the possibility of entering into a cooperation agreement with the Parliament of Zambia to learn more about how that country is implementing the Constituency Development Fund law. Muha said lessons from the implementation of the CDF law in Zambia will…
President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba is addressing the newly sworn in Members of the 6th session of the Children’s Parliament drawn from schools in all 14 regions of Namibia.. President Mbumba is imploring new members to be inclusive in their representation hailing successes of the previous sessions such as the…
The sixth session of the Children’s Parliament is officially opened today by the President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba.Hon. Jane Phiri from Hardap Region and Hon. Michael Ajiboso from Kavango East were elected as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 6th session of the Children’s Parliament respectively. The Children’s Parliament is…