A delegation from the Namibia Defence Force (NDF) Command & Staff College visited the Parliament of Namibia to gain insight into the country’s law-making process, they were welcomed by the Deputy Secretary, Mr Oscar Muyatwa. The visit provided officers with a comprehensive overview of parliamentary procedures, including how bills are drafted, debated, and enacted into…
Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources are today participating in the High-Level Workshop on Strengthening Biosafety Governance in Namibia, hosted by the National Commission for Research, Science & Technology at the Windhoek Country Club Resort. Convened under the Strengthening the Implementation of the National Biosafety Frameworks in Southern Africa (SINBF) Project, the…
Members of Parliament are attending a round table engagement hosted by the Namibia Business & Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) under the theme: “Growing the Local Creative Industry to Grow the Economy Through a Balanced and Effective Copyright Legal System.” The engagement aims to equip lawmakers with insight into the provisions of the Draft Namibia Copyright…
A delegation from Uganda’s Opposition Party, led by the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel B. Ssenyonyi, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. The Ugandan parliamentarians are currently being hosted by Namibia’s Leader of the Official Opposition, Hon. Immanuel Nashinge, as part of an official…
Namibia commemorated the 36th Anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia on 9 February 2026, a defining milestone in the nation’s democratic journey and a solemn reminder of the values upon which the Republic is founded. In her official message, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, described…
• Staff Reporter The 2026 legislative year officially opened on Tuesday, 03 February 2026, with a strong call for unity, accountability, and people-centered governance, as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urged Members of Parliament to rise above partisanship and deliver tangible results for Namibians. Opening the Third Session of…
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…
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…
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,…
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…