insert_link Namibia National Assembly postpones Mid-Year Budget Review Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi could not deliver the 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Review this afternoon as the National Assembly lacked the required quorum. The session was postponed to Tuesday, 29 October 2024. The mid-year review seeks to evaluate the country's economic progress and fiscal strategies, with a focus on debt management and economic recovery. today28 October, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized 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. today21 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Political Parties Arrive In South Africa to Observe Ballot Paper Production Ahead of November Elections A delegation of eighteen political parties participating in the November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections has traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, to observe the entire process of ballot paper production, including design, layout, printing, packaging, and delivery. According to the Electoral Commission of Namibia are set to return on October 29. The parties involved include the Action Democratic Movement, Affirmative Repositioning, All People’s Party, and others. However, the […] today21 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa 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: today18 October, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized 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 […] today17 October, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today16 October, 2024
insert_link 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. […] today9 September, 2024
insert_link 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: today9 August, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today8 August, 2024
