In a bid to address the issues surrounding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Namibia, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Maximalliant Katjimune tabled a motion aimed at investigating bottlenecks hindering SME financing in the country. The motion, according to Katjimune, seeks to unlock greater access and economic potential within this vital sector of the economy....
Niël Terblanché A motion brought forward by Swapo Chief Whip in the National Assembly, Hamunyera Hambyuka, has ignited fervent debate within the Namibian Parliament. The motion, presented without notice, urges consideration and approval of Gerson Tjihenuna and Pius Iikwambi as commissioners of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), nominated by the President under Section 6...
Staff Reporter THE Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament, Charmaine Tjirare, taught parliamentarians a lesson or two on providing empirical evidence, statistics, and tangible solutions when debating national issues to improve the country. The MP called for Namibia to go back to the drawing board and ask pioneers on how they did it, adding...
Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Maximalliant Katjimune brought the plight of small and medium enterprises (SME) to the fore on Tuesday in the National Assembly when he moved a motion to investigate bottlenecks around SME financing. He said this is an effort to unleash greater access and economic potential for the sector, which plays a crucial...
By Adolf Kaure. Coastal artist, Lieze Meyer’s latest solo exhibition titled Art in Motion is currently on display at the Swakopmund Fine Art Gallery. The exhibition comprises Meyer’s latest artistry in oil and watercolour on canvas, transporting the viewer to fleeting, precious instances that often slip by unnoticed. Each work in “Art in Motion” is...
Swapo Party MP in the National Council, Richard !Gaoseb, has tabled a motion in the National Council to address the adverse impact of hubbly bubbly, also known as hooka, on the health and well-being of Namibia’s youth. The proposed debate includes exploring the negative health effects, substance analysis, and the Ministry of Health and Social...
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) MP Paul Isaak presented a motion for the allocation of land to address the pressing issue of housing for the urban poor and landless citizens in Namibia. Isaak expressed gratitude for the opportunity to discuss this matter that touches the lives of all Namibians. He emphasised housing as a fundamental...
The motion, put forth by Mike Venaani of the Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM), to address Namibia’s high crime rate, has been referred to the parliamentary standing committee for further investigation. Highlighting the severity of rising crime in the country, members of the National Assembly called for a collaborative effort to identify effective solutions to secure...