The impact of climate change on women and youth in Southern Africa will be at the centre of discussions as a parliamentary delegation attends the 58th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum in Durban from November 30th to December 5th, 2025.
The National Assembly has issued an update on the progress of Bills handled during the 2025 session, following enquiries from the media about legislation currently before the House.
The Appropriation Amendment Act of 2025 has been gazetted following approval by Parliament and assent by the President on the 17th of November.
With just nine days to go before the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has been stepping up final preparations across the country.
The National Council started its 17th and final session of the 6th term, bringing the 2020-2025 tenure to a close.
Its Chairperson, Lukas Muha, has outlined the main agenda and priorities for the session.
Namibia has been recognised for its leadership in advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda at the United Nations in New York, marking 25 years since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
Economist Robert McGregor has cautioned that economic growth could slow significantly if the government does not refocus on its core priorities and create more space for private sector participation.
The Speaker of the National Assembly has reiterated the call for greater global commitment to humanitarian assistance and the protection of human rights during the just-concluded Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Minister of Justice, Wise Immanuel, says the government has no plans to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to investigate cases of missing Namibians during the liberation struggle and post-independence.
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah is expected to present the Mid-term Budget Review to Parliament this afternoon.
