National Council

Youth unemployment crisis draws national attention as MP calls for action

Swapo MP Emma Muteko has raised alarm over the escalating youth unemployment crisis, particularly in the Kavango East and Omusati regions, calling for an urgent investigation into the root causes affecting young people aged 15 to 24. Speaking during a session of the National Council, Muteko expressed concern about the persistent lack of opportunities for the country’s youth and urged the government to clarify what is driving the regional disparities […]

21 May, 2025 16

Oshiwambo

Oshilyo oshipe sho National Council nokuli kamusela gwa Katima Mulilo yomondoolopa, Kennedy Simasiku ,ota keme epondolo eshona lyaadhika koshipangelo sha Katima Mulilo District shiye pamuthika gopa intermediate

Simasiku okwa holola omaipulo ngaka moshipopiwa she mo National Council ohela. Tati omolwa ompumbwe yiiyakulithi nomandiki koshipangelo sha Katima Mulilo District,aavu ohaya thiminikwa yeende oshinano shoo Km dha konda 500 okuya koshipangelo sha Rundu Intermediate,nomiipotha yimwe ohaya tuminwa ko Windhoek. Kamusela tati shika otashi tula ethindakano koo ambulancee moshipangelo,no Amulance yimwe yaadha nale oo km 800 000. Simasiku okwa pingenapo kamusela gwa Kabbe South John Likando mo National Council,ngoka a […]

20 May, 2025 7

Oshiwambo

Kennedy Simasiku a wayimine o National Council

Kennedy Simasiku kamusela gwa Katima Mulilo nokuli oshilyo sho SWAPO nena okwa ganithilwa miilonga onga oshilyo National council yopaalamende. Simasiku okwa pingenapo John Likando kwali kamusela kwa Kabbe South,ngoka ayi megumbo lyopashigwana.

23 April, 2025 10

Namibia

National Council Adjourns After Passing Key Bills

The National Council officially entered recess on 14 November 2024, following the conclusion of its Fifteenth Session. Held from 28 October to 14 November, the session saw the passage of important legislation, including the Regularisation of Status of Certain Residents of Namibia Bill, Civil Registration and Identification Bill, Health Professions Bill, and Appropriation Amendment Bill, all of which address critical issues in residency, healthcare, and national finances. Additionally, the […]

19 November, 2024 29

Oshiwambo

Toucy Namiseb oye natango amushanga go National Council oomvula 5 dhili komeho

Omunashipundi go national Council Lukas Sinimbo Muha okwa hogolola natango Toucy Namiseb onga amushanga go National Council uule woomvula 5. Euliko olya tameke mu 01 May nuumvo sigo April 2029. Momushangwa gohela,Muha okwa holola omukumo mu Namiseb,ta holola omakuthombinga omanene ngoka a kutha mo National Council. Muha tati Namiseb okwa dhana onkandangala ya simana okuyambidhidha iilyo yopaalamende moku gwanithapo oshinakugwanithwa shopakotampango sho National Council. Nokwa gandja ewiliko kaanilonga,oku kutha ombinga […]

3 May, 2024 23

Namibia

Over Seven Years On: Constituency Development Fund Bill Still Awaits Action

Since the National Council introduced the Constituency Development Fund Bill over seven years ago, it has failed to attract the required attention from leadership to come into effect. This assessment comes from Penda Negonga, leader of The Namibia Progressive Party. The bill's objective is to ensure equitable funding for all constituencies in Namibia regardless of their size.

3 May, 2024 35

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, […]

6 February, 2024 61

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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 […]

21 December, 2023 25 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 […]

21 December, 2023 30