The Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, addressed hundreds of Members of Parliament gathered at the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union in Luanda, Angola. 

He stated that despite Namibia inheriting inequality from the policies of the apartheid regime, the country has adopted numerous initiatives to rectify this issue.

During a general debate under the theme "Parliamentary Action for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions," Professor Katjavivi highlighted that Namibia has passed multiple legislations promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions. 

Today is World Teachers' Day, dedicated to recognising the efforts and contributions made by educators.

The Speaker of the Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, took a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of teachers to society in the National Assembly.

"Today is the day that we will remember when we think about our teachers, and it's just a joy to remember this day because some of us were shaped by men and women. Most of them never had degrees, but they had a passion and a commitment to empower the children that they taught. Happy Teachers Day."

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, has put forth a motion on Cuba in parliament. 

Katjavivi made this proposal on Thursday during a meeting with the newly accredited Cuban Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz. 
The Ambassador commended Namibia for its unwavering support in calling for the lifting of the United States' embargo against Cuba.

Ambassador De la Uz highlighted the adverse effects of the protracted embargo on Cuba's economy, leading to constant shortages of food and essential commodities such as oil.

Fostering administrative efficiency. This is the discussion currently underway at the SADC Parliamentary Forum meeting, underway in Windhoek.

The two-day forum will also focus on the orientation of new executive committee members and the inauguration of a board.

The orientation was necessitated by the election of a new president for the forum - Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Roger Mancienne.

The National Assembly will only accept bills from now until the first of November 2022.

Prof. Peter Katjavivi, the House Speaker, announced this, stating that it will now be standard procedure in the National Assembly.

alerted those who wish or plan to table bills that they only have about four weeks left to do so.

He explained that this would also give ample time for members of the National Council to consider and review bills passed by the National Assembly.