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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

National Assembly

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National Assembly speaker visits Cuba to cement ties

Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi is on a week-long official visit to Cuba with the Cuba-Namibia Parliamentary Friendship Group. The visit intends to strengthen legislative cooperation and includes meetings with President Lazo Hernández and other key Cuban parliamentary leaders. Here is the Senior Public Relations Officer of the National Assembly, Sacky Kadhikwa.  

todayOctober 21, 2024 9

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S.A President Ramaphosa Reaffirms Ethical Commitment Amid VBS Bank Loan Allegations

S. A president Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding ethical conduct in the executive following allegations about a VBS Mutual Bank loan involving Justice minister Thembi Simelane. He highlighted that all members are required to disclose their financial interests annually to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest. Addressing oral questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa stated he is carefully considering the findings:  

todayOctober 18, 2024 5

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IPC’s Itula talks 2024 Election expectations

As Namibia approaches its seventh general election since independence, scheduled for 27 November 2024, political parties are gearing up for a highly anticipated race. Among them is the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party, led by Panduleni Itula, who spoke on the potential voter turnout and his expectations for increased support. In a recent interview with Future Media News, Itula shared his concerns about discrepancies in past vote counts, referring […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 14

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Africa

ECN rejects three presidential candidates’ nomination 

Ally Angula By: Josia Shigwedha The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has rejected Ally Angula, Else Chen, and Jeremia Kaambo's applications to contest as presidential candidates in the November election. The Commission's chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, said the three independent candidates failed to meet some provisions. Nghikembua added that the ECN had extended the public sitting to allow rejected candidates to rectify their nominations. "The extension has been granted to afford […]

todayOctober 16, 2024 5

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Namibia

Swapo Party announces electoral college results

The Swapo Party convened its much-anticipated electoral college, commonly referred to as the "pot," over the weekend. Approximately 600 delegates, including members of parliament and the party's central committee, participated in the process to elect candidates for the upcoming National Assembly election scheduled for November. Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighed in on the electoral process, offering his opinion on the importance of the "pot" in shaping Swapo's political landscape. […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024 296

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South Africa

S.A. Parliament Receives MK Party’s Notice on Removal of Public Representatives

S.A parliament has confirmed it has received correspondence from the MK Party advising the Speaker of the National Assembly of its decision to remove several of its public representatives from the National Assembly. Parliament’s spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo says according to the Constitution, a person loses membership of the National Assembly if they cease to be a member of the party that nominated them to the Assembly:  

todayAugust 9, 2024 21

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Namibia

PDM opposes Bill limiting public demonstrations

Debate on the Public Gathering Bill, which could restrict demonstrations at certain public institutions for national security reasons, has been postponed to September. The bill intends to protect constitutional rights while maintaining public order and safety. It would prohibit demonstrations in restricted areas such as court buildings, the National Assembly, the State House, airports, embassies, military buildings, and central intelligence offices. PDM Member of Parliament, Maximilian Katjimune says his party […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 25

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Finance Minister tables Income Tax Amendment Bill

The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi has introduced the Income Tax Amendment Act of 2024 in the National Assembly. The Act provides tax relief to individuals and non-mining companies by amending Schedule 4 of the Income Tax Act of 1981, which addresses tax rates. Shiimi had announced in the February 2024 national budget that all taxpayers would receive relief by adjusting the tax tables by N$50,000, exempting […]

todayAugust 7, 2024 309 4 2

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