Former DTA Member of Parliament Geoffrey Mwilima has died at the age of 70.

According to the family spokesperson, Dr. Cedric Limbo, Mwilima died in a Windhoek hospital today.

The Petroleum Exploration and Production Amendment Bill, which was recently tabled in the National Assembly in Parliament, has been rejected by the opposition party IPC. 

During the opening ceremony for the third session of the 8th parliament, Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, urged MPs to work in solidarity irrespective of their political differences.

The stage is set for the opening of Parliament with the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) expected to conduct a ceremonial procession to demonstrate discipline, unity and respect for constitutional order.

The secretaries to the National Assembly and National Council have expressed readiness for the official opening of parliament tomorrow.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open both houses of legislation.

Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongwela-Amadhila signed a book of condolences at the Venezuelan Embassy in the capital.

The Speaker stated that the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. constitutes an assault on that country as well as a violation of international law.

The National Assembly has issued an update on the progress of Bills handled during the 2025 session, following enquiries from the media about legislation currently before the House.

The National Assembly has failed to adopt the report on Namibia’s response to the Draft Protocol on the SADC Parliament due to a lack of quorum.

The ban on horticulture exports to South Africa has been lifted.

 Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has confirmed the resumption of exports as of Thursday, October 23; previously withdrawn trade permits have also been reinstated.

Namibia’s National Assembly recently resumed debate on the long-awaited Mental Health Bill, receiving full support from the entire house. 

However, several Members of Parliament (MPs) raised concerns about insufficient infrastructure to adequately house mental health patients.