The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will hold by-elections in four constituencies by June of this year.
The positions became vacant following the swearing-in of four councillors as members of the National Assembly last week.
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.
The National Assembly is working to find solutions to the growing seal population, which threatens the country's fish stock.
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged current and future legislators to build on the foundational work of seasoned parliamentarians such as the late Dr. Mose Tjitendero and retired politician Kandy Nehova.
President Nangolo Mbumba has commended the members of Cabinet for delivering on tasks, despite a series of traumatic events the country went through over the past few years.
The National Assembly has launched a new law tracking system designed to monitor the progress of legislation from its introduction in parliament until it is either approved or rejected. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize and enhance the efficiency of parliamentary operations.
Namibia will have a new official opposition party in the National Assembly by the end of next week.
A heated debate in the National Assembly led to opposition MPs walking out of the chamber in protest.
The dispute arose over a motion tabled by the Swapo party's Philipus Katamelo, proposing an amendment to Rule 2 of the Standing Rules and Orders.
As the National Assembly resumed today, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Inna Hengari was the first to take the floor on the Ombudsman Bill, questioning the appointment process of the Ombudsman.
The proposed law aims to clearly define the powers and responsibilities of the Ombudsman in Namibia.
