Parliament

Swapo Party MP Urges Increased Support for Namibian Youth Entrepreneurs

Swapo Party parliamentarian Patience Masua highlighted the financial challenges hindering young Namibians from pursuing entrepreneurship due to a lack of startup funds. Despite these obstacles, Masua emphasized ongoing efforts in the National Assembly to support small and medium enterprises . She pointed out that many young individuals possess the necessary skills and ideas for successful businesses but struggle to secure funding or qualifications. Masua's remarks were part of a debate […]

7 March, 2024 43

Environment

Furious protesting Indian farmers stalled but defiant

By Arunabh SAIKIA Shambhu, India, Feb 14, 2024 (AFP) - The line of tractors stretches nearly far as one can see -- thousands of protesting Indian farmers heading to the capital New Delhi, determined to bring their anger and woes to politicians. Many have driven on slow-moving tractors across India's northern Punjab state to demand guaranteed crop prices, waving flags, honking horns and chanting protest slogans. But they […]

14 February, 2024 35

Africa

Zimbabwe scraps death penalty

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has agreed to abolish the death penalty for murder offences almost two decades after its last execution. Bloomberg News reports that the cabinet on Tuesday approved the Memorandum on the Private Member’s Death Penalty Abolition Bill introduced to parliament last year, bringing an end to the death penalty introduced in the southern African nation by British colonial administrators.

8 February, 2024 24

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 60

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Oshiwambo

Omutumba omuti 9th gopaalamende otagu patululwa nena potundi onti 14h30

Omupopiliko gwegumbo lyopashigwana Sacky Kadhikwa okwa yelitha kutya egumbo lyopashigwana otali patulula omutumba gwalyo nena potundi 14:30, okwa yelitha wo shoka tashi kaningwa momutumba gwegumbo lyopashigwana ngoka kuli kwa tegwa gupatululwe nena pambelewa komupresidente omundohotola Nangolo Mbumba.

6 February, 2024 32 9 13

Namibia

Parliament to introduce green number plates for legislature vehicle identification

Starting January 2024, the Parliament will introduce green vehicle registration plates with the abbreviations "LNA" (Legislature National Assembly) and "LNC" (Legislature National Council) for the National Assembly and National Council fleet. Here’s George Sanzila, Chief Information at the National Assembly.

20 December, 2023 117

World

India’s Modi calls for investigation into breach of Parliament

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has called for a probe after a security breach in Parliament last week but rejected calls made by opposition parties for a discussion. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

18 December, 2023 28

Namibia

Justice ministry on track with legislative reforms: Dausab

The Ministry of Justice, through the Directorate of Legislative Drafting and the Office of the Attorney General, continues to make progress regarding the legislative reforms in Namibia, Minister Yvonne Dausab has said. During her briefing at the Government Communication Centre on Monday, Dausab said the ministry has enabled the passing of 12 Bills through Parliament this year to address shortcomings in the ability to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. […]

5 December, 2023 30