insert_link South Africa South African court rejects Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to stop arrest The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed South Africa’s former speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's attempt to stop her arrest. Justice Sulet Potterill said if the court were to grant Mapisa-Nqakula's application, all suspects would make such an appointment to prevent their arrest. Potterill ruled that the court could not declare an arrest unlawful before it happened. The Judge also struck the application from the roll and ordered her to […] today2 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba to deliver 2024 State of the Nation Address tomorrow President Nangolo Mbumba is set to deliver the 2024 State of the Nation Address in the National Assembly tomorrow. He will cover the state of the nation, and future government policies, and review policies from the previous year. Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya says he expects President Mbumba to address the ballooning unemployment rate. today13 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia 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. today11 March, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link 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. today6 February, 2024
insert_link 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, […] today6 February, 2024
insert_link 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. today23 January, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today19 January, 2024
insert_link 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. today18 January, 2024
