The need to make paternity leave part of the legal framework has received support from some Members of Parliament in the National Assembly, as has the extension of maternity leave.

The motion to extend maternity leave and introduce paternity leave was earlier tabled by the Popular Democratic Movement's (PDM) Winnie Moongo.

Landless People's Movement (LPM) Leader Bernadus Swartbooi and PDM's Maximalliant Katjimune also made their contributions to the discussion.

In what could turn into a legal precedent of titanic proportions, Bernadus Swartbooi, the leader of the Landless People's Movement, has taken on the Speaker of the National Assembly in a motion to review decisions taken by the legislative body.

The case started this morning in the High Court.

The motion for review addresses a series of actions and decisions taken by the National Assembly, the Standing Committee on Standing Rules and Orders and Internal Arrangements, and the Standing Committee of Privileges.

The leader of the Landless Peoples Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, has urged his party members to serve in the interest of the nation and remain steadfast in their commitment.

Swartbooi made this appeal during the LPM's Political Action Committee meeting, which took place in Windhoek.

Swartbooi emphasised that the party will persist in holding its members in leadership positions accountable. This determination remains firm despite certain opinions labelling the party as unstable due to the recall of their councillors.

The leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, has called for NamPower to be dismantled, saying the power utility has failed to generate sufficient energy for the country.

Swartbooi says Namibia's dependence on South Africa and Zambia for electricity could one day leave the country in the dark.

At a media conference, Swartbooi said Namibia is currently at the mercy of ESKOM and ZESCO.

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO) has responded to questions regarding Namibia's foreign policy and its implications for economic development.

Jenelly Matundu, the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, took the opportunity to address the concerns raised by Bernadus Swartbooi, the leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM).

Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says a country marked by inequality will not be able to sustain its independence, peace, and stability in the future.

Swartbooi made these remarks while addressing the belated independence celebrations gathering at Farm Komsberg in the ||Kharas Region.

The inhabitants of Karasburg East celebrated their belated independence at Komsberg in the ||Kharas Region.