Former Speaker Katjavivi offers guidance to new MPs

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The 8th Parliament is now in session, and former National Assembly Speaker Professor Peter Katjavivi shared his thoughts on what new MPs should focus on.

Katjavivi expressed himself during an interview on the nbc programme, 'Inside the Chambers'.

Government plans Eurobond repayment , shifts focus to domestic financing

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Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has said the 2025-26 financial year is anticipated to be an eventful year from a financing perspective.

Shafudah pointed out that the government is faced with the redemption of a US$750 million Eurobond on 29 October this year.

Finance Minister presents a National Budget of n$106.3 billion

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Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has tabled a budget of N$106.3 billion for the 2025-2026 financial year, the maiden budget of the new administration of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. 

The budget, themed "Beyond 35, for a Prosperous Future", marks an increase of 22.6% from the previous year.

PM Ngurare reports on Kalkrand flash floods

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has given an update on the flash floods that hit Kalkrand Village.

Dr. Ngurare reported that heavy rainfall throughout Monday night caused significant damage to properties, disrupted daily life and led to the closure of schools.

Chaos erupts at MPs induction

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An induction and orientation seminar for new MPs themed "Fostering Effective and Meaningful Democracy," running from March 24 to March 28, this month, was marked by tension during its first session.

Eight non-voting MPs sworn into National Assembly

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This morning, eight non-voting members of the National Assembly, nominated by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, were sworn in.

The ceremony was officiated by Chief Justice Peter Shivute.

KAS equips new MPS with starter material

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Newly elected members of Namibia's eighth Parliament have received important resources to help them in their new roles.

Each member will be presented with a copy of the Namibian Constitution, a laptop bag, and copies of a publication discussing the connection between food and energy.

Northern Cape Legislature visits Namibia for Parliamentary benchmarking

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The Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in South Africa, Newrene Klaaste, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha.

The visit's goal was to learn from Namibia's Parliament and compare notes on procedures.