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.
Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare has presented the Public Enterprises Governance Amendment Bill 2025 in the National Assembly, describing it as a critical reform to enhance the governance, accountability and performance of Namibia’s public enterprises.
Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Dr. Emma Kantema has briefed parliament on the progress of the Right Start programme, a national initiative aimed at improving early childhood development (ECD) in the country.
The National Assembly has unanimously adopted a motion calling on the United States of America to lift its long-standing economic, financial and commercial blockade against Cuba and remove the Caribbean nation from the list of alleged state sponsors of terrorism.
Namibians have been urged to be their brother's keepers and show compassion when addressing social issues, particularly those affecting men's mental health.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health, and Social Welfare, during its workshop in Otjiwarongo, has heard that men are also victims of gender-based violence, saying there is a need for the government to provide physical, emotional, and social well-being to all Namibians.
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT, Sebastiaan Karupu, has expressed disappointment over the absence of key stakeholders at a five-day ICT consultative workshop held at Swakopmund.
The meeting was aimed at addressing critical issues around digital transformation in Namibia.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development held a stakeholder engagement at Oshakati.
With digital technology rapidly transforming every sector of society, Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT has taken a crucial step toward shaping a secure, innovative, and inclusive digital future.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has said that women's leadership is not only a necessity but also a crucial element for sustainable development and inclusive democracy.
