Leader of the Official Opposition in the National Assembly, Immanuel Nashinge, has denied claims by Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi that he refused vehicles offered to him.

Former Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi has noted that the United States of America has lost a leader who provided a voice to the voiceless and who campaigned vigorously for civil rights in that country.

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy has reaffirmed to the National Assembly that decisions related to upstream petroleum activities remain firmly within the Ministry.

It was a back and forth in the National Assembly as MPs discussed the Petroleum Amendment Bill.

Most MPs from the opposition opposed the bill, citing the president's oversight over the unit as a sign of lack of confidence in the line ministry.

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.