Niël Terblanché In order to foster improved international collaboration, Namibia and Türkiye have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering parliamentary cooperation. This historic event took place in Istanbul, with Professor Peter Katjavivi, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, and his Turkish counterpart, Professor Numan Kurtulmuş, leading the ceremony. The MoU...
October 31, 2024
Tag: Parliamentary
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Parliamentary Committee raises concerns over the misuse of funds for capital projects
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Cletius Karondo, says that funds allocated to some capital projects are not used for the intended projects. Karondo made the remarks at Katima Mulilo, where the Committee assessed the existing planned capital projects and those under construction. Karondo says that after getting clear...
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Parliamentary Standing committees commended for their commitment
The National Council has built the capacity of its Members of Parliament to become effective lawmakers. Speaking at the opening of the 10th session of the council this morning, Chairperson Lukas Muha said they have managed to empower their members in various areas in terms of diplomacy, protocol, and etiquette. He applauded the parliamentary standing...
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High Court Amendment Bill receives parliamentary support
Debate on the High Court Amendment Bill continued in the National Assembly, with various MPs in support of the bill. The bill seeks to give equal rights to litigants’ in-house or immovable property repossession cases. Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Vipuakuje Muharukua, one of those who supported the bill, however, warned people to be cautious...
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SADC Parliamentary Forum commemorates International Girl Child Day 2023
The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) this week joined the world in commemorating the International Day of the Girl Child. The International Day of the Girl is observed annually on 11 October, focusing attention on the need to address issues that girls face, as well as promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment...