OPPOSITION MPs CHALLENGE SPEAKER'S RULING

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MPs from the opposition, arguing that while the speaker's decisions must be respected, a presiding officer must first give members an opportunity to be heard before making a ruling.

IPC MP MOVES TO REMOVE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER

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Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Michael Mulunga has tabled a motion calling for the removal of National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office.

Mulunga argued that the Speaker had failed to discharge the duties of her office in accordance with Standing Rule 27.

JUNIOR MPs BEGIN PARLIAMENTARY INDUCTION

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The Junior National Council has commenced with their induction and orientation today, where they learn about the parliamentary process and how they should conduct themselves during sessions.

WOMEN’S POLITICAL REPRESENTATION MUST GO BEYOND NUMBERS

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Member of Parliament in the National Council, Emma Veikko has stressed the importance for women's representation in politics to move beyond numerical targets towards meaningful participation, influence and decision-making power.

RUNDU RESIDENTS DEMAND LAND FOR DECENT HOUSING

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Rundu residents have called on the government to make land available to build decent houses.

They shared this sentiment with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform.

Those who attended the engagement were very vocal about their housing needs.

IPU ASSEMBLY ADOPTS ISTANBUL DECLARATION

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The 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU) has adopted the Istanbul Declaration, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening multilateralism, inclusivity, and resilience.

HOUSEHOLD DEBT CRISIS RAISES NATIONAL CONCERN

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Namibians have been experiencing a household debt crisis of alarming proportions, which is placing increasing pressure on families, workers, and the broader economy.

MP JONAS CALLS FOR STRICTER LABOUR LAW ENFORCEMENT

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Relations Chairperson Justina Jonas is calling for stronger enforcement of labour laws and coordinated inspections to address workplace violations.

PARLIAMENT SCRUTINISES RISING HOUSEHOLD DEBT

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Namibians are taking on billions of dollars in loans just to survive, prompting Parliament to scrutinise whether existing laws adequately protect customers from exploitative lending practices.

KENYANS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY OVER BATUK ALLEGATIONS

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Victims and community representatives affected by the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) marched to Parliament in Nairobi on Wednesday, demanding accountability over alleged abuses.

Protesters marched with placards before submitting a petition, as security officers monitored the demonstration.