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National Council resumes

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The National Council resumed business today.

The National Council, or House of Review, reviews bills passed or referred to by the lower house, the National Assembly, and addresses regional concerns.

Delayed capital projects a concern

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs scrutinised top government bodies over delayed capital projects and lapses in office security, raising serious questions about accountability and efficiency.

Windhoek parking meter system raised in National Assembly

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Concerns over Windhoek's parking metre system were brought to the fore in the National Assembly with questions regarding dwindling parking revenues and outdated infrastructure. 

UDF MP Dudu Murorua, who initially raised the issue, said there was a noticeable yearly decline in parking revenue.

MPs debate cultural and societal norms in proposed marriage bill

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MPs in the National Assembly expressed diverse views on cultural and societal norms over the Marriage Bill that was tabled by Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana.

There were more questions than suggestions, including the legal definition of marriage.

Proposed divorce bill sparks intense debate in NA

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There was a heated debate in the National Assembly over the proposed Divorce Bill tabled by the Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab.

The bill, which aims to reform divorce procedures in the country, faced a barrage of criticism and suggestions from MPs.

Trade Minister motion to align copyright protection with ARIPO

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A motion tabled by the Minister of Industrialization and Trade (MIT), Lucia Iipumbu, is set to bolster intellectual property rights by ratifying the Kampala Protocol on voluntary registration of copyright and related rights to streamline copyright protection across African states under the African Regional Intellect

PDM MP calls for protection of local music

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Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Inna Hengari has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for an urgent debate on the overwhelming presence of foreign music on local radio stations.