Fuel wholesale retail licence moratorium will remain in place

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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. 

NA speaker proposes week of mourning

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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.

National Council goes on recess

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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. 

Regional, Constituency Development Fund bill tabled

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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. 

NA MP's express sympathy to Monica Geingos

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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.

President Mbumba to continue the fight against corruption

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President Nangolo Mbumba has assured the citizens that the government will continue to strengthen policy measures aimed at fighting corruption.

President Mbumba says this is in line with the government's clear resolve to promote accountability and transparency.

Government announces President Geingob's memorial and funeral arrangements

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The Namibian government has announced a change in the dates for the memorial and funeral services for the late President Hage Geingob.

Initially, it was announced that Friday, February 23, and Saturday, February 24, would be the dates for the final memorial and state funeral service, respectively.

Sombre atmosphere prevails at National Council's opening

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The Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Victoria Kauma, addressed the assembly during the official opening of the 11th Session of the 6th National Council, acknowledging the sombre atmosphere prevailing due to the recent death of President Hage G. Geingob.