The National Assembly observed a moment of silence on Wednesday in honor of the victims of two recent national tragedies – the gruesome murder of six family members in Usakos and the loss of three children who died in a lightning strike in the Kavango East Region.
A Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament, Inna Hengari, has criticised the 2025/26 Appropriation Bill as a rushed and uninspired financial plan that fails to deliver transformative change under the new administration.
Tobie Aupindi, a member of the Swapo Party, has endorsed the 2025-2026 Appropriations Bill, advocating for more profound structural changes to Namibia's economic structure.
He, however, warned of risks associated with petroleum discoveries and persistent inequalities in market access.
The new speaker of the 8th Parliament of the National Assembly, Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has emphasised the need for unity, accountability and a focus on service delivery during an interview with nbc's Inside the Chambers programme.
The final session of the 7th Parliament has officially opened.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi stressed the need for a time-conscious approach if the legislative body has to conclude its agenda before adjourning on the 19th of March 2025.
The Swapo Party has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to reinstate Cuba on the list of "state sponsors of terrorism".
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.
The National Assembly has welcomed US President Joe Biden's administration's announcement to remove Cuba from the United States Department of State's list of countries alleged to sponsor terrorism.
The Oshana Regional Youth Forum has condemned what it described as “hooliganism” by individuals who stormed the National Youth Council (NYC) head offices in Windhoek on Friday. The incident came amidst rising tensions over governance issues within the council.
The Speaker of Zimbabwe's National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, has acknowledged the contributions of his Namibian counterpart during a valedictory ceremony held at the 56th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) in Livingstone, Zambia.
