Namibia will have a new official opposition party in the National Assembly by the end of next week.

A heated debate in the National Assembly led to opposition MPs walking out of the chamber in protest. 

The dispute arose over a motion tabled by the Swapo party's Philipus Katamelo, proposing an amendment to Rule 2 of the Standing Rules and Orders.

As the National Assembly resumed today, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Inna Hengari was the first to take the floor on the Ombudsman Bill, questioning the appointment process of the Ombudsman.

The proposed law aims to clearly define the powers and responsibilities of the Ombudsman in Namibia.

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, has tabled a motion in the National Assembly for Namibia to ratify the SADC Protocol on the Inter-State Transfer of Sentenced Offenders.

The National Assembly has decided to honour leaders who made contributions to Namibia's democracy by renaming key parliamentary spaces after them.

The atmosphere in the National Assembly was filled with sorrow and emotions as MPs continued to pay their final respects to the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. Several speakers delivered emotional speeches, struggling to contain their tears.

The tributes will continue on Tuesday.

The National Assembly resumed discussions on the Roads Bill, with Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, responding to concerns raised by MPs regarding road safety measures and fencing along major roads.

Democracy appears to be facing challenges worldwide, with rising authoritarianism and the spread of disinformation reshaping political landscapes.

The National Assembly is set to resume on Tuesday to continue the special session of the seventh parliament, tackling critical legislative priorities.

The National Assembly has condemned the US decision to re-designate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism.

It described the move as unjust and counterproductive; it threatens to undermine years of diplomatic progress and international efforts to foster peace and collaboration.