The second session of the 8th National Assembly resumed this week after recess, but the sittings have already faced two early adjournments on consecutive days due to procedural disagreements among members.

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.

Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called for stronger parliamentary oversight in implementing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda.

Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and the Chairperson of the National Council Lukas Muha will lead Namibia’s delegation to a global conference of parliamentary leaders in Geneva, Switzerland, from the 29th to the 31st of July 2025.

Tensions erupted in the National Assembly on Tuesday after Swapo Party MP Sophia Shaningwa was accused of using offensive language during a heated exchange in the chamber.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for urgent service delivery, stronger implementation of development programmes, and firm action against corruption.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for expedited service delivery, effective implementation of development programs, and decisive action against corruption. This message was conveyed in the National Assembly by Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare.

As Namibia moves closer to becoming an oil-producing nation, Swapo Party MP Dr. Tobie Aupindi has raised concern about the country’s ability to meet the skills demands of the growing petroleum sector.

Affirmative Repositioning (AR) MP Tuhafeni Kalola has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for Namibia’s voting age to be reduced from 18 to 16.