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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Lukas Muha

Also known as: Chairperson Lukas Muha · National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha · Muha · Chairperson of the National Council Lukas Muha · Reverend Paul Muha · Matheus David Reverend Paul Muha · Reverend Muha

National Council Chairperson who opened the 90th Executive Committee Meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa region in Swakopmund.

2025-11-102026-05-11
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  1. March 2026
  4. February 2026

  6. Rudolf Gaiseb National Council (NC) chairperson Lukas Muha has stressed the importance of building a modern, inclusive and responsive parliament through capacity-building, support and collaboration. …

    New Era

    New MPs taken through ropes

  7. … National Council chairperson Lukas Muha says the gathering signifies not only the formal induction of a new group of legislators but also the renewal of their collective commitment to Namibia’s constitutional ideals and democratic aspirations. …

    The Namibian

    National Council induction workshop kicks off in Windhoek
  8. January 2026

  9. Matheus David Reverend Paul Muha does not describe his work as a job but a calling that follows him from university campuses to township homes, from counselling rooms to the quiet struggles people carry within themselves. …

    New Era

    ‘Ordained by God’ … a shepherd beyond the pulpit
  10. November 2025

Wednesday 15 April

  1. National Council convenes to address deputy minister appointments

    The National Council held a special sitting to address seven new deputy ministerial appointments made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, requiring the reconstitution of standing committees and the reallocation of committee leadership roles under the council's standing rules.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Oshikoto governor denies political bias in Independence Day speaker selection

    Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi denied that keynote speakers for regional Independence Day celebrations were chosen based on political affiliation, saying the selection was a collective decision focused on the region's challenges and service delivery rather than party considerations.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 March

  1. Oshikoto Independence Day speakers defended as national, not partisan

    Nahas Angula and regional officials have defended the selection of 11 Swapo members as speakers for Oshikoto's 36th Independence Day event, saying the invitations were issued by the regional council and constituency leadership based on availability and status as leaders, not political affiliation. They acknowledge that Independence Day is a national event open to all Namibians and claim non-Swapo members were also invited, though specifics were not provided.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

  1. National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha hosts CPA Africa executive meeting

    National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha opened the 90th Executive Committee Meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa region in Swakopmund, calling for African parliaments to strengthen regional cooperation and ensure their voices shape the CPA's agenda and forthcoming constitutional reforms.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Namibian Council chair urges stronger CPA support for troubled states

    National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha called on the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to strengthen support for member countries facing political instability and conflict, citing Sudan and Zimbabwe as examples. He stressed that dialogue and cooperation among lawmakers are crucial to prevent disputes from escalating into conflict.

    10 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. National Council holds induction to build capacity of new MPs

    The National Council held its first seminar to equip members with knowledge and skills for legislative, oversight and representative duties. Of 42 council members, 12 are returning and 30 are new, with NC Chairperson Lukas Muha emphasizing that capacity-building is a continuous process to ensure the institution remains responsive and relevant.

    3 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Seventh National Council begins induction programme in Windhoek

    A week-long induction programme for members of Namibia's seventh National Council commenced in Windhoek on Monday, aimed at familiarising members with the institution's constitutional mandate and their legislative duties. Leadership emphasised the importance of principled governance, accountability, and holding the executive branch accountable.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 12 January

  1. Lutheran pastor expands community outreach and mental health counselling

    Reverend Paul Muha, recently transferred to Emmanuel Lutheran Parish in Windhoek after 23 years of ministry, is expanding the church's reach beyond the pulpit through home visits to the elderly, group counselling sessions, and confidential support for those struggling with mental health—recognising the rising concerns over suicide in Namibia and believing that presence and care are essential to healing.

    12 January 2026 · New Era →

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