Namibia has attained a 50-50 gender balance in the National Assembly, the spokesman of the lower house of parliament, Sakeus Kadhikwa, confirmed.
Kadhikwa marked the achievement as a milestone, as Namibia is the only country so far in Africa that has reached gender balance in parliament.
Members of Parliament workshopped on the 2024–25 National Budget to enhance their capacity and ability to analyse it and make well-informed contributions.
In a speech delivered on his behalf, Speaker Peter Katjavivi emphasised that the workshop was in alignment with the theme "Year of Expectations."
The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) MP Kennedy Shekupakela questioned the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform regarding the challenges faced by farmers beyond the Red Line.
The United People's Movement (UPM) MP, Jan van Wyk, has refuted the allegations of violating an alliance agreement with the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM).
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has requested the withdrawal of two parliamentarians affiliated with the United People's Movement (UPM) from the National Assembly.
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Maximalliant Katjimune has called for an investigation into the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Namibia, emphasising the critical role the sector plays in the nation's economy.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) faced questions about the availability of cancer treatment equipment in the country following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob, who had to seek treatment in this regard in the United States of America.
In response to the Landless People's Movement's Henny Seibeb's question about the moratorium on fuel wholesale retail licences, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo explained that the moratorium was imposed due to concerns raised by existing retail businesses.
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.
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.
