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Windhoek Observer
Hilma Iita led the Namibian delegation to the OACPS and EU Partnership Meeting the Namibian delegation
“The delegation was led by parliamentarian Hilma Iita, alongside Immanuel Nashinge and Sebastiaan Karupu.”
Namibia pushes for local beneficiation of critical mineralsWindhoek Observer
Hilma Iita led the Namibian delegation at the Africa-EU Parliamentary Plenary Session
“The delegation was led by parliamentarian Hilma Iita, alongside Immanuel Nashinge and Sebastiaan Karupu.”
Namibia pushes for local beneficiation of critical mineralsNew Era
Swapo parliamentarian Hilma Iita tabled a motion proposing 75% partial legal aid assistance for middle income earners
“This was highlighted by Swapo parliamentarian Hilma Iita, who tabled a motion last week proposing 75% partial legal aid assistance for middle income earners to enable them to access justice.”
Iita: Legal Aid income threshold outdatedThe Namibian
Swapo parliamentarian Hilma Iita said government continues to prioritize social protection for vulnerable members
“Defending the budget, Swapo parliamentarian Hilma Iita last week said the government continues to prioritise social protection, particularly for vulnerable members of society.”
Opposition accuses Swapo of ‘treasonous’ social protection budgetAt an Africa-EU Parliamentary Plenary Session in Eswatini, Namibia's delegation called for stronger Africa-EU partnerships to ensure critical minerals and raw materials are processed locally, with producer countries benefiting through technology transfers, skills development, infrastructure investment and market access.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At an Africa-EU Parliamentary Plenary Session in Eswatini, Namibia's delegation called for stronger Africa-EU partnerships to ensure critical minerals and raw materials are processed locally, with producer countries benefiting through technology transfers, skills development, infrastructure investment and market access.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has called for stronger Africa-EU partnerships to ensure critical minerals and raw materials are processed locally, with producer countries benefiting through technology transfers, skills development, infrastructure investment and market access. The position, outlined in a parliamentary report from meetings in Eswatini, aligns with the Africa Mining Vision and Agenda 2063.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Swapo parliamentarian Hilma Iita has tabled a motion proposing 75% partial legal aid for middle-income earners, arguing the current N$7,000 monthly income threshold leaves workers unable to afford private lawyers while earning too much to qualify for free aid. Justice minister Yvonne Dausab had previously indicated plans to raise the threshold to N$10,000 and consider case complexity, but Iita stressed the law remains unchanged and is outdated given current living costs.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Opposition MPs and activists have criticised the government's 2026/27 budget allocation, accusing it of breaking campaign promises by increasing social grants by only N$100 rather than the promised larger amounts. They argue the government has adequate resources to fund higher increases to pensioner and vulnerable children's grants to better protect citizens from inflation.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila announced a reshuffle of Swapo MPs across standing committees, parliamentary friendship groups and multilateral organisations, with several lawmakers removed from previous roles and reassigned with immediate effect.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →