insert_link Oshiwambo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah apula oilyo yoparliament iyeeke omayooloko ayo opapolitika no ku longela oshiwana Omupresident wa Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah onghela okwa ulika eudonawa laye nelinekelo ko lutu loku tota eeveta moshilongo lika etapo oidjemo iliwetikile momudo woneudo , nonande lakala la taalela omashongo nenghundipalo moinakuwanifwa yalo omudo wadileko. Edi omutwe woshilongo owe dipopya onghela pefimbo tayeulula omutumba wopashiwana omu 8 no kwa pula ovatotiveta valongele kumwe mouwa woshiwana sha Namibia, te vakumaida vayeeke manga omayooloko avo opapolitika opo shihaye moshipala eyokomesho laasho tashi etwapo. […] today4 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah urges unity as she opens new session of Parliament (Photo credit: NBC) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday opened the Third Session of Namibia’s Eighth Parliament with a call for unity, urging lawmakers to rise above partisan politics and focus on improving the lives of citizens. The annual ceremony, held under the theme “Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy,” brought together the executive, legislature, and judiciary in a symbolic affirmation of constitutional governance. In her […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Lawmakers face backlog as Parliament reopens Parliament of Namibia (Photo credit: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of United Kingdom) The official opening of Namibia’s Parliament takes place this afternoon, uniting the three arms of the state: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. This event marks the start of a new parliamentary session, during which lawmakers are expected to focus on national policy, oversight, and legislation. Key bills expected to be tabled include the Land Bill, the Public […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia President Nandi-Ndaitwah to open third session of eighth Parliament on Tuesday President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open the Third Session of Namibia’s Eighth Parliament on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, following a year-end recess. The National Assembly’s Senior Public Relations Officer, Sakeus Kadhikua, confirmed the event to the Namibia Press Agency, adding that it will take place under the theme: “Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy.” The parliament has been on recess since 13 November 2025. The […] today27 January, 2026
insert_link World Australia’s lower house of Parliament passes laws in response to the deadly Bondi Beach shooting Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke (Photo by: The West Australian) Australia’s lower house has passed sweeping new legislation introducing a national gun buyback scheme and stricter background checks, in response to the deadly Bondi Beach attack that left 15 people dead. The measures mark one of the country’s most significant firearm policy shifts in recent years, reinforcing Australia’s long-standing emphasis on gun control. Alongside the gun reforms, parliament also […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia IPC MP Questions Presidential Authority Over Parliamentary Leave Independent Patriots for Change Member of Parliament Milunga Lizazi has raised concerns over a presidential proclamation allowing the President to approve the Speaker of the National Assembly’s leave of absence. Lizazi, the party’s shadow minister for justice and labour relations, argued that there is no legal basis for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to exercise such powers. NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha spoke with a public analyst: today13 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Parliament criticised over weak legislative delivery (Photo credit: New Era Publication) The National Assembly has come under fire from public policy analysts for failing to pass any meaningful legislation in 2025, aside from the national budget, as the legislature ended its session weeks early. Dr. Marius Kudumo, a local public policy analyst, expressed serious concern, noting that “this is the worst legislative performance since independence.” He warns that the early adjournment and lack of bills passed […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia IPC MP Questions Early Parliamentary Recess IPC Member of Parliament John-Louw Mouton has expressed concern over the early end to Parliament’s session, which is scheduled to run until 27 November. Mouton criticised the procedure used to approve the recess, saying the Speaker bypassed Rule 10, which requires a 75% majority vote in the House. today17 November, 2025
insert_link Africa Tanzania’s Suluhu-Hassan nominates Mwigulu Nchemba as new Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba (Photo by: REUTERS/Emmanuel Herman/File Photo) Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has nominated former finance minister Mwigulu Nchemba as the country’s new Prime Minister. The announcement comes in the wake of last month’s disputed presidential election. According to Reuters, the nomination is expected to receive parliamentary approval. Meanwhile, opposition parties continue to challenge the election results, alleging irregularities. The disputes have been accompanied by violent protests in several regions, […] today13 November, 2025
