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Hon. Muha calls for stronger parliamentary diplomacy to address Africa’s challenges

Rafael Hangula MIDRAND, South Africa – National Council Chairperson Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha has called for stronger parliamentary diplomacy and closer cooperation among African legislatures to address Africa’s emerging challenges, including youth unemployment, food insecurity, terrorism and unconstitutional changes of government. Reflecting on the outcomes of the Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments…

‘AfCFTA key to Africa integration’ president Ramaphosa tells Pan-African Parliament

Eino Vatileni MIDRAND – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to play a central role in advancing the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), saying the agreement is essential to achieving greater economic integration and development across the continent. The president made this call while delivering the opening…

Namibia calls for united African response to xenophobia

Rafael Hangula MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – Namibian representative to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Olivia Hanghuwo, has called for a united continental response to xenophobia and the root causes of migration, urging African leaders to embrace the values of Ubuntu, solidarity and peaceful coexistence. Hon. Hanghuwo made the remarks on Thursday during her maiden contribution to…

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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…