The Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has ruled that in terms of the Electoral Act, the President only submits nominations to the National Assembly for its consideration and approval.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development has held a two-day stakeholder consultation with health training institutions and students.
Affirmative Repositioning (AR) party leader Professor Job Amupanda tabled a motion in the National Assembly to establish a Political Consultation and Consensus-Building Forum as a political body to deal with matters that cannot adequately be handled by committees or the Chief Whips' Forum.
A commotion erupted in the National Assembly during discussions on the nomination of two new members of the electoral commission.
This was due to the terms of the previously serving members' terms not yet having expired, among other reasons.
The Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, Monica Geingos, has urged the Joint Women's Parliamentary Caucus to be 'legacy-minded' as they serve in Parliament.
Landless People's Movement MP Utaara Mootu questioned the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform on when they intend to table the report on the Commission of Inquiry on Ancestral Land Rights, initiated by late President Hage Geingob in 2018.
The National Democratic Party's (NDP) leader, Lukato Lukato, sought clarity from the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy regarding progress made with an electrification project launched in 2024 involving billions of dollars donated by the German government.
While Members of Parliament welcomed Namibia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list, some lawmakers questioned whether international financial standards leave enough room for countries to determine their own priorities.
Namibia's justice system has long been hailed as a beacon of independence, with citizens routinely seeking recourse through the courts, a stark contrast to regions where political disagreements can devolve into tribal conflict.
However, the Landless People's Movement is now questioning that very system.
Political players have intensified campaigns in readiness for the August 13 general elections to elect a president, members of Parliament, mayors and council chairpersons and local government councillors.
