President urges Parliament to fast-track key bills

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Parliament to urgently consider bills, as the executive relies on Parliament's cooperation to ensure that delays do not hinder the implementation of policies and programmes.

Former Lüderitz Mayor Balhao joins LPM after leaving IPC

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The former mayor of Lüderitz, Phillip Balhao, has joined the Landless People's Movement (LPM) following his recent resignation from the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC).

Balhao's mayorship ended after his resignation, as he had been serving on the council on the IPC ticket.

Aupindi urges NA to call for end of US blockade on Cuba

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A Swapo Party MP in the National Assembly, Tobie Aupindi, said the August House should unanimously call on the United States of America to lift the economic, financial, and commercial blockade against Cuba and its people.

All systems go for Outapi Constituency by-election

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It is all systems go for Outapi Constituency by-election slated for Monday.

This morning the ECN deployed polling officials and police officers who will maintain law and order at the 42 polling stations.

Banned UDP members protest in Katima Mulilo

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Members of the banned United Democratic Party (UDP) held a demonstration in Katima Mulilo on Thursday and handed over a petition to Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula. 

NUDO MP flags poor rural service infrastructure

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NUDO MP, Vetaruhe Kandorozu, raised concerns about deteriorating service infrastructure in rural areas.

He said that while some towns have reported weather affecting electricity, this doesn't seem to be the case in more developed areas.

Amupanda proposes harmonising Namibia’s elections

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Affirmative Repositioning (AR) party leader Job Amupanda has proposed the harmonisation of the Presidential and National Assembly elections and the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections to reduce costs and increase voter turnout.

NDP questions fairness in police promotions

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The leader of the National Democratic Party, Lukato Lukato, asked the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, to explain the criteria used in the promotion of uniformed personnel, citing issues of inequity.