The National Assembly has decided to honour leaders who made contributions to Namibia's democracy by renaming key parliamentary spaces after them.

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP, Maximalliant Katjimune, opposed the Public Gatherings and Processions Bill during its second reading, saying the bill directly contradicts Chapter Three of the Namibian Constitution, which guarantees the right to peacefully assemble.

Cabinet members nbc News spoke to described the late Founding President Sam Nujoma as a father figure who united irrespective of ethnic and racial differences.

The ministers also praised Nujoma for standing firm in his belief that every child deserved an education.

Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Albert Kawana, has responded to concerns raised about the Public Gatherings and Public Processions Bill in the National Assembly.

The bill, which has sparked public debate, aims to regulate public demonstrations.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, welcomed a courtesy visit from a delegation of the Swedish Parliament, reinforcing Namibia's longstanding and cordial relations with Sweden in various sectors.

A recent exemption from the Public Procurement Act enabled the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) to achieve full national connectivity using cost-effective solutions aligned with national development goals.

The National Assembly resumed discussions on the Roads Bill, with Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, responding to concerns raised by MPs regarding road safety measures and fencing along major roads.

Members of Parliament are reflecting on late President Hage Geingob's enduring legacy as a unifying leader as the nation commemorates the first anniversary of his death.

They described him as a statesman who championed unity, fostering a spirit of togetherness that must be preserved and emulated.

Natalie Russman, the Resident Representative of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), bid farewell to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, today (Tuesday).

The National Assembly is set to resume on Tuesday to continue the special session of the seventh parliament, tackling critical legislative priorities.