Member of Parliament in the National Council, Emma Veikko has stressed the importance for women's representation in politics to move beyond numerical targets towards meaningful participation, influence and decision-making power.
Rundu residents have called on the government to make land available to build decent houses.
They shared this sentiment with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform.
Those who attended the engagement were very vocal about their housing needs.
The 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU) has adopted the Istanbul Declaration, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening multilateralism, inclusivity, and resilience.
Namibians have been experiencing a household debt crisis of alarming proportions, which is placing increasing pressure on families, workers, and the broader economy.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Relations Chairperson Justina Jonas is calling for stronger enforcement of labour laws and coordinated inspections to address workplace violations.
Namibians are taking on billions of dollars in loans just to survive, prompting Parliament to scrutinise whether existing laws adequately protect customers from exploitative lending practices.
Victims and community representatives affected by the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) marched to Parliament in Nairobi on Wednesday, demanding accountability over alleged abuses.
Protesters marched with placards before submitting a petition, as security officers monitored the demonstration.
Botswana has passed the Societies Act Amendment Bill recently to share information with neighbouring countries.
“Order, Honourable Members. The question is the Societies Amendment Bill Number 28 of 2026 to be read for the second time. As many are of the opinion, say I, on the contrary, say no."
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Communication Technology is in the Kunene Region for an oversight visit.
The visit is as part of its constitutional mandate to exercise oversight over executive institutions entrusted with public funds to deliver services to citizens.
The third session of the eighth Parliament officially concluded last week on Friday, with MPs now expected to carry out constituency engagements, oversight visits and other responsibilities in accordance with their constitutional obligations during the recess period.
