Opposition Members of Parliament walked out of the National Assembly after objecting to the resumption of debate on the proposed appointment of Dr. Gerson Sindano as Chairperson and Dr. Emmerentia Leonard and Julieta Diva Ferreira as Members of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).

The National Assembly resumes its business today after its chaotic adjournment last week. 

Lawmakers are returning to a chamber that has, over the years, been marked by legislation, political debate and several confrontations.

The fourth Junior National Council has concluded its first session this week.

A capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening youth participation in politics and decision-making is underway.

PDM's leader, McHenry Venaani, questioned the prime minister why the government had appointed a committee to review salaries of government officials and retracted the decision to have the committee two weeks later.

Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda questioned the Prime Minister whether police officials assigned to government VIPs should be subjected to carrying out duties that do not fall within their job description.

IPC MP Roderick Likando questioned whether the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform had lifted the moratorium which was supported by the founding president to oppose phosphate mining in the country.

MPs from the opposition, arguing that while the speaker's decisions must be respected, a presiding officer must first give members an opportunity to be heard before making a ruling.

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Michael Mulunga has tabled a motion calling for the removal of National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office.

Mulunga argued that the Speaker had failed to discharge the duties of her office in accordance with Standing Rule 27.

The Junior National Council has commenced with their induction and orientation today, where they learn about the parliamentary process and how they should conduct themselves during sessions.