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…
Namibia continues to lead Africa in political parity
EINO VATILENI Member of the National Council Hon. Iswarin Rooi says Namibia continues to lead the continent in political parity with a cabinet of over 50% women. She made these remarks while giving her contribution during the Forum of Women Parliamentarians on the role of parliaments in establishing robust post-conflict management mechanisms and restoring a…
Mental Health Bill steers Namibia to compliance with IPU’s universal access in healthcare
EINO VATILENI and IMMANUEL KOOPER TÜRKIYE, ISTANBUL- Vice Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Emma Muteka says Namibia has moved with ease to align her health delivery system with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Committee on Health focus on equity, human rights, and access to health. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing 152nd IPU…
Hon. Muteka leads Namibian delegation to 152nd IPU Assembly in Istanbul
Immanuel Kooper The Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Emma Muteka, is leading a Namibian parliamentary delegation to the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from 15 to 19 April 2026. The delegation departed from Hosea Kutako International Airport on Sunday, where they were officially seen off by the Turkish Ambassador to Namibia, Feral Cekerek Oruckaptan. The Assembly will…
National Council, UNICEF sign MoU to advance child rights in Namibia
Windhoek — The National Council and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, aimed at strengthening collaboration on the promotion and protection of children’s rights. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Windhoek, Chairperson of the National Council, hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, described the agreement as a “historic and noble…
National Council pays Tribute to late hon. James Uerikua
Rafael Hangula Windhoek- Members of the National Council on Thursday afternoon visited the family home of the late National Assembly Member of Parliament, hon. James Uerikua, to pay their respects following his untimely passing last week Friday. Hon. Uerikua tragically lost his life in a car accident alongside his son, a loss that has sent…