Namibia celebrates Commonwealth Day

Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, and the High Commissioner of Malaysia, who is also the Dean of the Commonwealth Missions in Namibia, Hishamuddin Ibrahim, are leading the commemoration of the Commonwealth Day taking place today. This year's theme, "One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth," reflects global unity. Here’s George Sanzila, Chief of Information at the National Assembly.

March 11, 2024 32

Local

Capricorn Group co-hosts national pre-budget public discussion

The Capricorn Group, in collaboration with the Economic Association of Namibia, GIZ and the High Economic Intelligence (HEI) on 20 February 2024, hosted a lively national pre-budget public discussion ahead of Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi's tabling of the national budget in the National Assembly on 28 February 2024. Held under the theme: The National Budget in an Election Year: Fiscal Expansion and Strategic Priorities, the event received an overwhelming […]

February 21, 2024 12

Africa

Senegal postpones elections

There's an uneasy calm in Senegal after opposition protesters clashed with police outside the National Assembly after lawmakers passed a contentious bill to extend President Macky Sall's tenure and delay the elections after he called off a planned election with just three weeks to go. Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

February 6, 2024 11

Namibia

Statement by His Excellency Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia, on the occasion of the official opening of the 9th session of the 7th Parliament

Honourable Professor Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly; Honourable Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council; Her Excellency, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia; Right Honourable Saara Kuugongelwa–Amadhila, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia and Leader of Government Business in the House; Honourable McHenry Venaani, Leader of the official opposition; Honourable Members of Parliament; Your Lordship Peter Shivute, Chief Justice; Your Lordship Petrus Damaseb, […]

February 6, 2024 50

Namibia

Africa Region budget committee meets at Parliament

The Parliament is hosting a four-day meeting of the budget committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Africa Region. The committee, responsible for managing financial investments, convenes delegates from five member states, including speakers from South Africa's Gauteng Provincial Legislature and KwaZulu-Natal Legislature. National Assembly spokesperson, Rafael Hangula.

January 23, 2024 20

Namibia

National Assembly launches 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

The National Assembly on Thursday launched the 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan in the capital. The National Assembly provides an important platform for members of parliament to discuss Government policy, propose new legislation, amend or repeal outdated laws, amend the Constitution, or discuss other topics of national interest. Speaking at the launch, Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly, said, “The National Assembly has been unwavering in its pursuit […]

January 19, 2024 28

Namibia

Information Commissioner’s office regulations await National Assembly approval

With regulations for the Information Commissioner’s office, which will be tasked with the implementation of the Access to Information Act awaiting the National Assembly’s endorsement, we reached out the Ministry of Information, and Communication Technology spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi for a progress update.

January 18, 2024 23

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Oshiwambo

Oonomola dhiiyenditho yo National Assembly no National Council momumvo taguya

Opaalamende ohela oya tseyitha kutya okutameka mu 01 Jan 2024,iiyenditho yo National Assembly no National otayi kala yina oonomola dhiiyenditho-number plates dhina efupipiko LNA no LNC. Omushangwa gwa pitithwa ohela ogwa fatulula kutya LNA oya kalelapo Legislature National Assembly,no LNC oya kalelapo Legislature National Council. Omushangwa taguti,ngaashi ashike omalutu galwe gepangelo,shika oshinima sha taambiwako,shoka itaashi ka kwathela ashike okuyoolola iiyenditho yopaalamende,ashike otashi dhenge wo omuthindo esimano lyoku yoolola oonkondo […]

December 21, 2023 23 2 7

Namibia

New number plates for National Assembly and National Council vehicles will now bear distinct green number plates

On Wednesday, Parliament made an announcement regarding a change in the identification of vehicles belonging to the National Assembly and National Council, effective from 01 January 2024. The statement revealed that these vehicles will now bear distinct green number plates featuring the abbreviations 'LNA' for Legislature National Assembly and 'LNC' for Legislature National Council. The purpose of this initiative, as outlined in the statement, is twofold. Firstly, it aims to […]

December 21, 2023 18