AR MP Vaino Hangula proposes unified national election

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Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for the establishment of a single, unified national election.

Hangula believes that holding separate elections contributes to voter fatigue and unequal participation.

Sao Tome delegation strengthens Namibia ties

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A delegation from the Parliament of Sao Tome and Principe visited Namibia's National Assembly on Thursday to strengthen ties between the parliaments of the two countries.

The visit was led by Domingos Boa Morte, the Secretary General of the São Tomé Parliament.

Government to improve conditions for uniformed workers

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Swanu MP Evilastus Kaaronda has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for improved working conditions for uniformed workers.

He suggested an amendment to the current Labour Act to allow service personnel to be paid overtime and to form or join a trade union.

Cabinet Endorses 2025–2030 Legislative Agenda

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The Cabinet has approved this national legislative agenda dashboard for 2025 to 2030.

This was announced by Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus when she presented the latest Cabinet briefing.

African Child Day highlights youth power

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The Swapo Party’s youngest MP, Fenny Tutjavi, says the Day of the African Child serves as a reminder of the power young people have to shape their futures.

MPs not pleased with expected energy price hikes

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Mines and Energy Minister Natangue Ithete faced questions from fellow MPs around expected electricity price hikes, particularly how low-income households are to cope.

PDM’s Moongo raises alarm over rise in nursing schools

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The Popular Democratic Movement MP Winnie Moongo is concerned about the mushrooming of nursing and health training institutions in Namibia.

Moongo said the number of these institutions is growing rapidly, faster than ever before.

MPs raise alarm over illegal fishing and lack of local benefits

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Some Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have voiced serious concerns about illegal fishing activities in the country’s ocean waters, the lack of investment commitment by quota beneficiaries, and the failure of local communities to benefit adequately from marine resources.