The National Council Chairperson, Lukas Muha, has expressed the need for the upper house and regional councils to engage communities to listen to their concerns.
This will help in the formulation of development agendas and legislative frameworks.
The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, has emphasised that ethical, balanced, and accurate reporting is crucial for fair elections, stressing that the media play a vital role in democracy by providing voters with the information they need to make informed decisions.
Namibia and France will continue to share principles rooted in democracy.
This was affirmed by the French Ambassador to Namibia, Sĕbastien Minot, during a farewell courtesy call on President Nangolo Mbumba at State House.
President Nangolo Mbumba says the visit by the Secretary-General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, to Namibia is timely.
Namibia has made significant strides in various areas, including education, democracy, healthcare, and economic development since gaining independence 34 years ago.
Swapo Party Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on party members to defend the foundation that paved the way for the country's hard-won independence.
She made the call at the party's 64th-anniversary commemoration at Mariental in the Hardap Region.
There is much work expected of the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission.
This is in line with the Year of Expectations and Elections, as declared by the late President Hage Geingob.
The Information and Communication Technology Minister, Dr Peya Mushelenga, stressed that the role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy is indisputable while reminding members of the fourth estate about the importance of responsible journalism.
The Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, delivered a keynote address at the Pan-African Parliament, emphasizing the role of civil society in promoting democracy, human rights, peace, and security within the African Union.
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says it is every Namibian's duty to ensure that the country maintains its status as a democracy, especially when it comes to press freedom.
