MESSAGE FROM HON. PROF. PETER H. KATJAVIVI,SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON NAMIBIA CONSTITUTION DAY, 9 FEBRUARY
Constitution Day Message 2023
OFFICIAL OPENING OF PARLIAMENT – 2023
OFFICIAL OPENING OF PARLIAMENT – 2023 The Parliament of the Republic of Namibia will officially open the 2023 calendar year under the theme “Enhancing Namibia’s Parliamentary Democracy Post COVID-19”. The opening address of this distinctive event will be delivered by His Excellency the President, Dr. Hage G. Geingob on the 14th of February 2023 at…
Namibia’s e-Parliament Strategy launched
Sakeus Iikela Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Peter Katjavivi together with members of parliament, Hon. Emma Muteka and Hon. Lucia Witbooi officiated the launch of the Namibia e-Parliament Strategy on Thursday, 15 December 2022. The strategy is aimed at accelerating efficiency within the operation of parliament and in its interaction with stakeholders. Katjavivi said…
Venezuelan Member of the Latin-American and Caribbean Parliament Pays Courtesy Call on Chairperson
Venezuelan Member of the Latin-American and Caribbean Parliament, known as the Parlatino, Mr. Jullo Rafael Chavez Melendez paid a courtesy call on the National Council Chairperson. In their brief discussion, Hon. Lukas Muha expressed gratitude to Venezuela and its people for their contribution to Namibia’s independence, as well as the good relations the two countries…
REGIONAL OVERSIGHT VISITS BY THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, SCIENCE, ICT AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT UNCOVER CHALLENGES IN COMMUNITY HOSTELS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development is undertaking regional visits to selected schools in the Kunene, Omusati, Kavango West, Kavango East, Zambezi, Erongo, Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, //Kharas, Hardap and Khomas regions to assess the status of community hostels. The oversight activity, which commenced on the 29th of August will conclude on…
Speaker recall last moment with late wife in moving tribute
Story by George Sanzila Windhoek – Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi recalled his last moments with his late wife, in a moving tribute he delivered during a memorial service that was held on Thursday (18/08/22) to honour her memory. Jane Katjavivi lost her life in the presence of her husband while…
MPS meet Government Ministries to Gain Wider Understanding on Bills Under Review
Various representatives from Government Ministries held briefing sessions with Members of Parliament today, 9 August 2022. The meetings were for MPs to be sensitized and given the gist of the proposed amendments to Bills that were referred from the National Assembly to the National Council for review. First up, was the Ministry of Industrialization and…
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MADAME JANE ROSEMARY KATJAVIVI; 09 AUGUST 2022
The National Assembly hereby informs the Namibian people of the passing on of Madame Rosemary Jane Katjavivi, the Spouse of the Speaker of the National Assembly. MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MRS JANE KATJAVIVI
MPs of National Council Frustrated with Progress Made on CDF Bill
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development briefed Members of Parliament on the long-awaited Constituency Development Fund on Friday, 5 August 2022. MPs expressed disappointment at the slow pace and lack of urgency with which the Bill, commonly referred to as the CDF Bill, has been handled. MPs stressed that the passing and implementation of…
Deputy Speaker happy with GBV victim friendly court
Story by George Sanzila Swakopmund – Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Loide Kasingo has commended the Ministry of Justice for inaugurating a GBV victim friendly court noting that such a gesture would go a long way in strengthening the implementation of the existing legal frameworks aimed at eradicating gender-based violence. Deputy Speaker Kasingo…