The Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, has tabled the Namibia Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Amendment Bill in Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to formally reintegrate NSFAF into the Ministry of Higher Education, aligning with a 2021 Cabinet decision. The reintegration process followed extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including the Ministry […]
The Public Procurement Act faced sharp criticism in parliament, with Deputy Minister of Higher Education Natalia |Goagoses calling for a complete overhaul of the legislation. Speaking during discussions on amendments to establish a special Procurement Court, |Goagoses highlighted systemic flaws in the current Act. “Very shortly after its introduction, there were issues raised with the […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has withheld signing two private member’s bills, the Definition of Spouses Bill and the Marriage Amendment Bill, citing constitutional concerns. This was said by Minister in the Presidency Christine ||Hoëbes in her response to questions posed by MP Jerry Ekandjo regarding the President’s handling of the bills passed by the National Assembly […]
President Nangolo Mbumba emphasised the essence of teamwork in the execution of national duties. He said this principle was well-demonstrated by himself and Vice-President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in supporting the late President Hage Geingob during his time in office and at the Swapo Party. Dr. Mbumba addressed the staff of the Presidency during a farewell gathering […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has introduced an amendment to the Public Procurement Amendment Bill of 2025, proposing the establishment of a dedicated Public Procurement Court. This court will exclusively handle procurement-related cases, define its powers, and expedite decision-making processes. The move aligns with the SWAPO Party Manifesto Implementation Plan: 2025-2030, […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, introduced a new law four days before the 7th Parliament’s term ended. As a result, members of Parliament suggested that the bill be withdrawn. The legal proposal that Schletwein introduced aims to create communal land boards to help manage land in shared communities. The law […]
President Nangolo Mbumba will bid farewell to the staff of the Presidency. Press Secretary Dr. Alfredo Hengari stated that President Mbumba will deliver a statement to the staff during a ceremony at State House today. Dr. Mbumba assumed the Presidency on February 6, 2024, following the death of President Hage Geingob. President Mbumba will step […]
The Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, has introduced a new bill to introduce changes to the Judiciary Act of 2015. The Bill aims to define the word “construction” and give the Chief Justice more responsibility in managing the building of court facilities. Under the proposed changes, the Chief Justice, who is the leader of the […]
Namibia will have a new official opposition party in the National Assembly by the end of next week. McHenry Venaani, who has held the title of Leader of the Official Opposition for a decade, will no longer occupy the position following the Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) decline from 16 seats to just five in the […]
A heated debate in the National Assembly led to opposition MPs walking out of the chamber in protest. The dispute arose over a motion tabled by the Swapo party’s Philipus Katamelo, proposing an amendment to Rule 2 of the Standing Rules and Orders. The rule in question outlines the establishment and functioning of the Selection […]
