Newly elected members of the National Council will be sworn in on Friday, 12 December 2025, following the recent regional council elections.

Members of the sixth National Council held their farewell event on Wednesday, where they took a moment to reflect on their achievements and growth over the past five years.

The event coincided with the launch of the sixth National Council Legacy Report.

The National Council started its 17th and final session of the 6th term, bringing the 2020-2025 tenure to a close. 

Its Chairperson, Lukas Muha, has outlined the main agenda and priorities for the session.

The National Council's Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security and Constitutional Affairs is disappointed by the slow implementation of Namibia's National Action Plan for Border Post Reform.

The Chairperson of the National Council has opened the second Conference of the National Council and Regional Councils, emphasizing stronger collaboration between the two institutions to improve governance and service delivery.

The National Council Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs has urged ministries and agencies operating at the Wakashamane Border Post to work together to solve challenges facing staff there.

The National Council Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs visited the Katima Mulilo Border Post in the Zambezi Region on Monday to find out if recommendations proposed by the committee in 2022 have been implemented by the government.

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has highlighted Namibia’s progress in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), noting that the country’s UHC policy was formally approved in February 2025.

National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha has urged parliamentary leaders to reinforce their role in safeguarding international law and advancing multilateral cooperation.

The Chairperson of the National Council and councillor of Mankupi Constituency, Lukas Muha, issued a stern warning against the use of divisive language. 

He urged community members to refrain from statements that promote tribalism, racism or regionalism.