insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Raises Alarm Over Alleged Irregularities in R800 Million Oxygen Plant Tender South Africa's DA has expressed concern at the developments surrounding the alleged irregularities in the over 800-million-rand tender, to install oxygen plants at health facilities across the country. It was reported that two of the companies involved were not approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. Parliament’s portfolio committee on Public Works and Infrastructure chairperson, Carol Phiri, says the allegations surrounding the tender lack substance and material […] today19 December, 2024
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 Lukato promises to serve all Namibians once in Parliament Lukato Lukato, leader of the National Democratic Party, has secured a seat in parliament. He has pledged to serve all Namibians and focus on key issues such as unemployment and access to essential services once he takes his place in the August House. today4 December, 2024
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 SADC sees regional decline in support for liberation movements The Swapo party has retained power in Namibia's recent elections, but it recorded its weakest performance since independence in 1990. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as the country’s first female president. Swapo secured 51 of 96 parliamentary seats, garnering 53.4% of the vote—a sharp decline from the 65.5% it achieved in 2019. The party’s reduced majority reflects growing public frustration over unemployment, corruption, and inequality. The Independent Patriots for Change […] today4 December, 2024
insert_link World Indian city tense days after clashes A city in north India in the country's most populous state is on edge, days after four people were killed and dozens more injured in clashes. The opposition has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party of deliberately stoking communal tensions, and plans to raise the issue in Parliament this week.Neha Poonia has more: today26 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Parliament’s Scopa to Call Defence Minister Over Audit Concerns Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts has resolved to call minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, to respond to issues emanating from the department’s 2023/2024 financial year audit outcomes. The Auditor-General briefed Scopa on the department's audit outcomes and Denel's. Scopa chairperson, Songezo Zibi, says of concern is a string of material irregularities in which senior officials failed to hold those responsible accountable either for maladministration, misconduct, or […] today20 November, 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 Health / Medical New law to reform health sector The government is establishing a unified Health Professions Council to replace the existing five councils. The Namibia Press Agency reports that Health Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula introduced in parliament, saying that the Health Professions Council of Namibia Bill, will merge the Social Work and Psychology Council, Allied Health Professions Council, Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council, and Medical and Dental Council into one entity. The new law will also mandate health professionals […] today8 August, 2024
insert_link Local MICT welcomes the endorsement of the Access to Information Regulations by Parliament The National Assembly has approved the Access to Information Act (ATI) No. 8 of 2022 Regulations, marking a significant development in Namibia’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The endorsement, finalized on Tuesday, 06 August 2024, is a key milestone in the implementation of the ATI legislation.Following the approval, Hon. Emma Theofelus, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, is expected to issue a notice in the Government Gazette to […] today6 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Former LPM MP Henny Seibeb embraces Swapo, underline’s ruling party’s stability Former deputy leader of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and member of Parliament, Henny Seibeb, has officially rejoined the Swapo Party. Seibeb, who was introduced to party members in his hometown of Khorixas, had recently left the LPM after the party moved to expel him from parliament. Seibeb told Future Media news about his confidence in the Swapo Party, describing it as a stable and structured organisation. “It’s a stable […] today5 August, 2024
