42 members sworn in for the 7th National Council

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42 members of the 7th National Council (NC) were sworn in today following their election in the Regional Council Election held on 26 November 2025. 

The National Council members drawn from the country's 14 regions took an oath, with each region represented by 3 members.

Public Enterprises Bill transfers functions to PM

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The Public Enterprises Governance Amendment Bill has been amended and will enable the transfer of specific functions from the minister responsible for public enterprises and finance to the Prime Minister.

National Assembly updates progress of 2025 Bills

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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.

Appropriation Amendment Act 2025 gazetted

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The Appropriation Amendment Act of 2025 has been gazetted following approval by Parliament and assent by the President on the 17th of November.

National Assembly backs long-awaited Mental Health Bill

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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.

AGOA lapses, threatening duty-free access for Sub-Saharan countries

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U.S. legislation, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), meant to provide sub-Saharan countries duty-free access to U.S. markets, has lapsed.

This is despite months of negotiations for a possible extension between various African countries and the Trump administration.