Justice Minister motivates N$269.2 million budget to strengthen AG's Office
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The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has motivated a budget of N$269.2 million for the operations of the Office of the Attorney General.
The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has motivated a budget of N$269.2 million for the operations of the Office of the Attorney General.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has informed the house that the former president, Dr Nangolo Mbumba, declined to assent to the Definition of Spouse Bill and the Marriage Amendment Bill, both introduced by Jerry Ekandjo during the 7th Parliament.
Body of Christ Party leader and MP Festus Thomas has questioned the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development over reported restrictions placed on churches, particularly revival churches, by some traditional leaders in northern Namibia.
Body of Christ Party MP Festus Thomas has questioned the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development over reported restrictions placed on churches, particularly revival churches, by some traditional leaders in northern Namibia.
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".