An induction and orientation seminar for new MPs themed "Fostering Effective and Meaningful Democracy," running from March 24 to March 28, this month, was marked by tension during its first session.

This morning, eight non-voting members of the National Assembly, nominated by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, were sworn in.

The ceremony was officiated by Chief Justice Peter Shivute.

Newly elected members of Namibia's eighth Parliament have received important resources to help them in their new roles.

Each member will be presented with a copy of the Namibian Constitution, a laptop bag, and copies of a publication discussing the connection between food and energy.

The Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in South Africa, Newrene Klaaste, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha.

The visit's goal was to learn from Namibia's Parliament and compare notes on procedures.

The National Assembly is working to find solutions to the growing seal population, which threatens the country's fish stock.

Members of the National Council are calling for free tertiary education and improved access to financial assistance for all students.

Members of Parliament recently debated the separation from and reintegration of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) into the Ministry of Higher Education.

The National Council has started a special session to discuss urgent pending matters before it adjourns tomorrow.

The Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, has tabled the Namibia Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Amendment Bill in Parliament.

The Public Procurement Act faced sharp criticism in parliament, with Deputy Minister of Higher Education Natalia |Goagoses calling for a complete overhaul of the legislation.