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PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE STRENGTHENS OVERSIGHT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN //KHARAS REGION | 13–15 July 2026

Andreas Sheya The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources conducted an intensive oversight programme in the //Kharas Region from 13 to 15 July 2026, reaffirming Parliament’s commitment to ensuring the responsible management, sustainable utilisation and equitable beneficiation of Namibia’s natural resources. Led by its Chairperson, Honourable Dr. Tobie Aupindi, the Committee commenced its programme with…

Enhancing participatory democracy in Namibia programme officially concludes | 09 July 2026

Andreas Sheya The Enhancing Participatory Democracy in Namibia (EPDN) Programme officially concluded on Thursday, 09 July 2026, with a closing ceremony held at the National Council in Windhoek, marking the successful completion of a six-year partnership between the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, the National Planning Commission (NPC), the European Union (EU), and civil…

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National Council Committee engages stakeholders on education sector performance

MERCY KARUUOMBE The National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development is in Otjiwarongo for week-long briefing sessions with stakeholders in the education, science, ICT, and youth development sectors. The purpose of this briefing sessions is to deepen the Committee’s understanding of the performance, opportunities and challenges within Namibia’s education, science, research,…

Speaker signs book of condolences at Venezuela embassy following destructive earthquake

Eino Vatileni Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Monday signed a book of condolences at the Embassy of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Windhoek after the devastating earthquake that took place in Venezuela in June causing widespread destruction. During the visit, the speaker called on the international community to continue to support…

Japan-Namibia cooperation gains momentum as ambassador updates Parliamentary Committees on investment progress

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, and the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, Industry, Planning and Public Administration, Hon. Ipumbu Shiimi, at the National Assembly on Wednesday. The visit served…

SADC-PF pushes for SADC Model Law on prison oversight.

SADC prison population stands at nearly 400 000 Eino Vatileni The SADC-PF Committee on Democracy, Governance and Human Rights is advocating for a SADC Model Law on Prison Oversight to guide parliaments in monitoring the treatment of prisoners and prison conditions. The law will act as a benchmarking reference for national parliaments of SADC countries…

Hon Kennedy Simasiku sworn-in as MP of the NC

Rafael Hangula Honourable Kennedy Simasiku, Regional Councillor for the Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency and member of the Swapo Party, was sworn in today as a member of the 6th National Council of the Parliament of Namibia. The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by Honourable Mr. Justice Hosea Angula at the Supreme Court in Windhoek. Honourable Simasiku…