A Senior Researcher and Gender Specialist at the University of Namibia, Immaculate Mogotsi said pre-independence education statistics are not always reliable or comprehensive, making it difficult to determine exactly when and how the current gender disparities emerged.
MPs from the opposition, arguing that while the speaker's decisions must be respected, a presiding officer must first give members an opportunity to be heard before making a ruling.
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Michael Mulunga has tabled a motion calling for the removal of National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office.
Mulunga argued that the Speaker had failed to discharge the duties of her office in accordance with Standing Rule 27.
Universal access does not mean that every school must receive exactly the same infrastructure but that every child should receive an equivalent standard of safe, reliable and dignified service.
The Junior National Council has officially opened its 1st session of its 4th term, which also included the election of new leadership.
The positions filled with new members are Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip.
Kavango East Regional Council has called for urgent government intervention to improve access to safe drinking water, saying many communities living along the Kavango River still rely directly on the river for water.
Members of parliament in the National Council have called on the government to make mental health a national health priority, supported by adequate budgetary resources.
The Namibian Annual Livelihood Vulnerability Assessment identified over 87,000 people in the Kunene region as being at extreme risk of food insecurity.
The National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development emphasised predictable and adequate financing is essential to maintaining quality education, supporting research institutions and creating an enabling environment for innovation.
Member of Parliament in the National Council, Emma Veikko has stressed the importance for women's representation in politics to move beyond numerical targets towards meaningful participation, influence and decision-making power.
