ECN prepares for general registration of voters

The Electoral Commission of Namibia is in full swing with preparations for the General Registration of Voters and has commenced with a mock voters’ registration exercise in the |Khomas Region. Namibia will be heading to the polls in November this year for the presidential and National Assembly elections. This is the second mock voter’s registration […]

NA speaker proposes week of mourning

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, proposed that the upcoming week should be dedicated to bidding farewell to the late President and forgoing parliamentary sessions. He emphasised the importance of fostering unity and avoiding any potential conflicts that may arise during a period of mourning. “I compliment you. As a country, we […]

National Council goes on recess

The 11th session of the 6th National Council went into recess today and will resume on April 8th this year. Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Victoria Kauma, commended MPs for demonstrating unity, resilience, and the spirit of collaboration, despite grieving for the late President Hage Geingob.  The Vehicle Mass Bill and High Court Amendment […]

Regional, Constituency Development Fund bill tabled

In a move aimed at bolstering regional and local development efforts, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, presented the Regional and Constituency Development Fund Bill to the National Assembly.  The bill seeks to establish a dedicated fund to financially support development projects in both regional and local authority areas. The proposed legislation […]

Late President Geingob’s legacy intertwined with country’s constitutional development

President Hage Geingob’s legacy is deeply intertwined with the country’s constitutional development, from the drafting of the constitutions to their adoption and subsequent amendments. Compromises had to be made out of divergent positions on governance and the economic system. Dr. Geingob, with his diplomatic finesse and visionary leadership, steered the Constituent Assembly through these heated […]

NA MP’s express sympathy to Monica Geingos

Members of Parliament collectively offered words of encouragement to Monica Geingos, the widow of the late President Hage Geingob, urging her to remain resilient during this challenging time. With emotional words, they encouraged Geingos to stay strong, emphasising the importance of perseverance. Recalling the pivotal role played by the late President Hage Geingob, MPs highlighted […]