National Assembly adjourned over lack of quorum
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The National Assembly was forced to suspend its Thursday session due to a lack of quorum, a significant disruption in the legislative schedule.
The National Assembly was forced to suspend its Thursday session due to a lack of quorum, a significant disruption in the legislative schedule.
The National Assembly has condemned the continued listing of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism by the US, arguing it undermines Cuba's contributions to international peace and security.
On April 16, 2024, the National Assembly passed a resolution urging the US to delist Cuba.
The National Assembly has announced a recess period from April 30th to June 4th, 2024, marking a break in the 9th Session of the Seventh Parliament.
The lower house will be on recess from tomorrow until the 4th of June.
The death of renowned banker Tomas Iindji, who was also the former chairperson of the NCCI Northern Branch, sent shockwaves throughout the nation.
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Loide Kasingo, motivated the annual reports submitted by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. The reports covered several key areas pertinent to the commission's operations.
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Loide Kasingo, has presented the amended draft Standing Rules and Orders of the National Assembly to the House for approval.
Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have voiced support for global solidarity, introducing motions affirming solidarity with Cuba, Palestine, and the decolonisation of Western Sahara.
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, has motivated a budget of over N$964 million in the National Assembly.
The bulk of the budget is earmarked for development projects.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, will lead a delegation of Members of Parliament to the 148th IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 23 to 27, 2024, with a focus on international cooperation, peacebuilding, and addressing pressing global challenges.
In her maiden speech in the National Assembly, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Katrina Benz emphasised the need for enhanced service delivery across public institutions.