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NC MP proposes mandatory pre-marital counselling

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In recent discussions in the National Council concerning the Marriage Bill, there has been a notable push to make premarital counselling a compulsory requirement for all engaged couples.

The proposed Marriage Bill aims to regulate marriages and validate certain unions.

MPs capacitated to address climate change

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Swapo Party MP Kosmos Katura provided feedback to the National Council regarding the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Capacity Development Seminar for Members of Parliament, held in Lusaka, Zambia, last year.

NC Committee reports back on benchmark visit to Gauteng

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The National Council MP, Paulus Mbangu, raised significant queries during a debate on the National Council Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy's report on a benchmark visit to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in South Africa last year.

Some National Council MPs concern about inefficiency of ECN

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National Council Swapo Party MP John Likando has expressed concerns about the inefficiency of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), particularly highlighting delays in the registration process.

Likando was speaking during the debate on the Electoral Amendment Bill.

Challenges at Mangetti Cattle Range

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Members of the National Council revealed troubling concerns at the Mangetti Cattle Range run by the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) during a recent parliamentary hearing.

Councillor Johannes Karondo brought to light several operational challenges at the Mangetti Cattle Range.

NIDA faces scrutiny over alleged mismanagement

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The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) faces intense scrutiny following a scathing report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy. 

Prof. Peter Katjavivi highlights importance of Children's Parliament

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Speaker of the National Assembly Professor Peter Katjavivi hosted a dinner in honour of the young MPs partaking in this week's Children's Parliament sessions. 

The occasion was filled with a vibrant atmosphere, with most young parliamentarians draped in Namibia's diverse traditional attire.