OPPOSITION MPs CHALLENGE SPEAKER'S RULING
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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.
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.
In response to the allegations by opposition political parties, the Swapo party chief whip rejected the portrayal of the Swapo party as neglecting parliamentary oversight while prioritising its own agenda.
Opposition parties in the National Assembly have rejected claims that they are unruly and ineffective, maintaining that their constitutional role is to scrutinise government actions and hold the executive accountable.
The Swapo Party branch in Walvis Bay has dismissed allegations that its district office was involved in compiling or managing the list of beneficiaries for the Farm 37 housing project.
Kunene Regional Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has stated that the planned State of the Region address will proceed as scheduled, despite what he describes as attempts to undermine his constitutional responsibility to address the council and the Kunene Region.
Swapo Party MP Salomon April has called on lawmakers to uphold the decorum of the National Assembly and follow parliamentary rules when raising grievances.
The call followed last Wednesday's disorder that forced the sitting to adjourn early.
The Popular Democratic Movement's (PDM) Women and Youth League representatives completed a leadership and capacity-building indaba at Otjiwarongo.
The minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Frans Kapofi, stated that the veterans camping outside the Swapo headquarters are not in conflict with the government and are receiving what they are entitled to.
AR Leader Job Amupanda says that State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) should be required to disclose salary scales in vacancy advertisements, similar to government institutions, to promote transparency.
The Landless People's Movement intends to take disciplanary action against suspended party leader Joseph Isaack.
The LPM gave notice of its intention to act against Isaak, which could include expulsion for violating the terms of his suspension.