The 3rd Junior National Council session commenced today.
Officially opening the session, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the young MPs to engage passionately in their discussions, emphasising that their contributions would shape the future of the country.
The National Assembly is considering ratifying the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention on Maternity Protection, which could greatly benefit working mothers and their families.
The National Assembly is considering ratifying the International Labour Organisation Convention 183 on maternity protection, which could greatly benefit working mothers and their families.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has informed the National Assembly that the tender for procuring essential medicines submitted last year remains unresolved due to ongoing legal challenges.
The National Council's Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development has gained valuable insights from Rwanda's remarkable recovery from the 1994 genocide, particularly in integrating information and communication technology in education.
National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha welcomed a delegation from Zambia's Parliamentary Committee on Privileges and Absences, led by First Deputy Speaker and Chairperson of the Committee, Malungo A.
President Nangolo Mbumba describes the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as a champion of justice, equity, and unity.
The regional workshop for African Public Accounts Committees held in Zambia last year dealt with critical issues and best practices essential for effective oversight.
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of former Member of the National Assembly and former Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa.
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare has called for collective action among lawmakers, government agencies, and the community to tackle hunger and avoid preventable deaths.
