insert_link Namibia PDM’s Venaani questions plan to move oil and gas oversight to Presidency The State House of the Republic of Namibia (Photo by: Namibian Presidency/X) A proposed law that would move oversight of the upstream oil and gas sector to the Presidency has ignited a political debate in the National Assembly, with Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani warning that lawmakers must not “rubber stamp” a decision with far-reaching implications. The amendment bill, tabled this week, seeks to centralise control of the […] today5 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah urges unity as she opens new session of Parliament (Photo credit: NBC) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday opened the Third Session of Namibia’s Eighth Parliament with a call for unity, urging lawmakers to rise above partisan politics and focus on improving the lives of citizens. The annual ceremony, held under the theme “Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy,” brought together the executive, legislature, and judiciary in a symbolic affirmation of constitutional governance. In her […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Lawmakers face backlog as Parliament reopens Parliament of Namibia (Photo credit: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of United Kingdom) The official opening of Namibia’s Parliament takes place this afternoon, uniting the three arms of the state: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. This event marks the start of a new parliamentary session, during which lawmakers are expected to focus on national policy, oversight, and legislation. Key bills expected to be tabled include the Land Bill, the Public […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupresident Netumbo Ndaitwah otaka egulula pambelewa omutumba omuti 3rd gopaalamende onti 8th metiyali taliya Efano (Nmaibia Parliament via facebook) Omupresident Netumbo Ndaitwah otaka egulula pambelewa omutumba omuti 3rd gopaalamende onti 8th metiyali taliya,sho tayi tameke niilonga okuza mefudho. Shika osha kolekwa momushangwa komukuluntu gwiipambele yoshigwana mo National Assembly Sakeus Kadhikwa,ngoka ati opaalamende otayi ka patululwa kohi yehuku:Okuyambulapo onkandangala yopaalamende nehumokomeho tali kwatelemo,nekuthombinga lyuudemokoli. Kadhikwa tati mokati koontotwaveta tadhi ka ikundwa nuumvo oongaashi o Public Enterprises and Governance Amendment Bill, 2025, no Petroleum […] today27 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia President Nandi-Ndaitwah to open third session of eighth Parliament on Tuesday President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open the Third Session of Namibia’s Eighth Parliament on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, following a year-end recess. The National Assembly’s Senior Public Relations Officer, Sakeus Kadhikua, confirmed the event to the Namibia Press Agency, adding that it will take place under the theme: “Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy.” The parliament has been on recess since 13 November 2025. The […] today27 January, 2026
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Amutse Appointed as New Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has named Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, with the appointment taking effect yesterday. The decision, as per the presidency’s socials, is made in line with Article 35 of the constitution, which authorises the President to appoint Ministers from the National Assembly to oversee government functions. Amutse enters the portfolio with substantial public service experience, having served as Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, as well as a Member of Parliament […] today3 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Parliament criticised over weak legislative delivery (Photo credit: New Era Publication) The National Assembly has come under fire from public policy analysts for failing to pass any meaningful legislation in 2025, aside from the national budget, as the legislature ended its session weeks early. Dr. Marius Kudumo, a local public policy analyst, expressed serious concern, noting that “this is the worst legislative performance since independence.” He warns that the early adjournment and lack of bills passed […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Council Pushes for Stronger Civic Education The National Council has urged government and educational institutions to strengthen civic education to boost public participation in governance, as reported by Selma Taapopi for NewsOnOne. This follows outreach visits to the //Karas and Erongo regions, where many citizens were found to struggle in distinguishing the roles of the National Assembly and the National Council. today12 November, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Oohamushanga yomagumbo gaali gopaalamende-o National Assembly no National Council otaya kutha ombinga momutumba go Association of Secretaries-General of Parliaments komutumba omuti 151st go Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly mo Geneva Efano:Namibia Parliament Esther Kaapanda na Adv Tousy Namiseb,oohamushanga yomagumbo gaali gopaalamende-o National Assembly no National Council otaya kutha ombinga momutumba go Association of Secretaries-General of Parliaments komutumba omuti 151st go Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly mo Geneva. Omutumba go Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP)ohagu eta pamwe oohamushangandjayi naanambelewa yopombanda moopalamende. Nohagu nongonona oveta,omilandu,omikalo, nomikalo dhiilonga yopaalamende dha yooloka,noku thaneka omilandu dhomanawapaleko noku konga elongelokumwe pokati komayakulo ga yooloka […] today21 October, 2025
