Also known as: chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha · Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha · Honourable Lukas Sinimbo Muha
National Council Chairperson who opened the 4th Junior National Council session and called for budget scrutiny and inclusive development.
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The Namibian
Lukas Sinimbo Muha is Chairperson of the National Council
“Honourable Lukas Sinimbo Muha, MP, Chairperson of the National Council;”
Fritz Hangue Pledges Inclusive Leadership as Chairperson of the Fourth Junior National CouncilThe Namibian
Lukas Sinimbo Muha is Chairperson of the National Council
“Introduction remarks by Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, MP, Chairperson of the National Council”
National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha Highlights Youth Leadership and Civic Engagement at Junior National CouncilThe Namibian
Lukas Sinimbo Muha is Chairperson of the National Council
“Chairperson of the National Council, Honourable Lukas Sinimbo Muha;”
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare Calls on Junior Council Members to Champion Water, Sanitation and National DevelopmentThe Namibian
Honourable Lukas Sinimbo Muha provided leadership and support for the session
“to Honourable Lukas Sinimbo Muha, MP, Chairperson of the National Council, for his leadership and support”
Junior MP Emma Tangi Muteka Urges Youth to Turn Their Voices and Influence into ActionInformanté
Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha called on committees to consolidate reports and follow up
“Chairperson of the National Council, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, called on committees to consolidate the adopted reports, follow up on their recommendations and develop practical responses to the challenges identified.”
National Council approves Mental Health BillInformanté
Lukas Sinimbo Muha said the contribution was made personally by members from their own pockets
“National Council Chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha said the contribution was made personally by the members from their own pockets.”
National Council members raise over N$27 000 in support of CubaInformanté
Lukas Sinimbo Muha explained funds are intended to support Cuba facing economic embargo challenges
“He explained that the funds are intended to support Cuba as it faces ongoing challenges, including the impact of the economic embargo, which continues to place significant pressure on the Cuban people.”
National Council members raise over N$27 000 in support of CubaWindhoek Observer
National Council chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha said parliamentary oversight must produce tangible results rather than becoming procedural exercise
“Supporting the speaker's call for a stronger parliament, National Council chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha said parliamentary oversight must produce tangible results rather than becoming a procedural exercise.”
Parliament moves to strengthen oversight of executiveInformanté
National Council Chairperson Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha emphasised the importance of Parliament's oversight function in promoting accountability, transparency and good governance
“Opening the session, National Council Chairperson, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, emphasised the importance of Parliament's oversight function in promoting accountability, transparency and good governance.”
National Council focuses on strengthening oversight during planning sessionNamibian Sun
Chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha called for rigorous scrutiny of the national budget
“The National Council of Namibia has opened its first ordinary session of the Seventh National Council, with chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha calling for rigorous scrutiny of the nati...”
National Council opens with call for stricter budget scrutinyFritz Hangue has been appointed Chairperson of the Fourth Junior National Council and pledged inclusive leadership, committing to create a space where all members feel heard and their perspectives are expressed freely and respectfully.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Fritz Hangue has been appointed Chairperson of the Fourth Junior National Council and pledged inclusive leadership, committing to create a space where all members feel heard and their perspectives are expressed freely and respectfully.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha opened the 1st Session of the 4th Junior National Council (JNC) on 31 August, which runs until 04 September 2026. The JNC, formalised in 2013 and inaugurated in 2017, serves as a platform for school-going youth to express views and debate issues of community, regional, national and international importance, while nurturing leadership qualities and promoting civic engagement.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare delivered a keynote address to the 4th Junior National Council, urging young members from Namibia's fourteen regions to champion water, sanitation, and national development as participants in parliamentary democracy.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Junior National Council member Emma Tangi Muteka delivered remarks at the close of the 1st Session of the 4th Junior National Council, emphasizing that young Namibians who participate in the programme do not simply participate but contribute, challenge, and lead. The session focused on universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for Namibian children.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Council has passed the Mental Health Bill (no. 8 of 2025) without amendments. The Bill replaces the Mental Health Act of 1973 and provides an updated legal framework for mental health care, expanded community-based services, stronger patient rights protection, and treatment aligned with modern human rights standards.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
The 42 Members of the National Council collected N$27,609 from personal contributions to support the Namibia–Cuba Solidarity Campaign. National Council Chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha said the funds aim to support Cuba amid economic embargo pressures and reflect the enduring friendship and shared liberation history between the two nations.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
At a Parliamentary Leadership Retreat in Swakopmund, National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said parliament must evolve to strengthen its legislative, representative and oversight functions, emphasizing that accountability and scrutiny of government are central to Namibia's constitutional democracy and separation of powers.
4 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Members of the National Council are meeting in Otjiwarongo for a week-long planning and budgeting session focused on strengthening parliamentary oversight, improving accountability and enhancing public participation in governance for the 2026/2027 financial year.
9 June 2026 · Informanté →
The National Council of Namibia opened its first ordinary session of the Seventh National Council, with chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha calling for rigorous scrutiny of the national budget.
7 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
National Council chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha addressed members of the 7th National Council at an induction seminar in Swakopmund, urging them to strengthen their role in promoting inclusive development and participatory democracy as a constitutional imperative. He stressed that parliament must listen to citizens' voices and hold the executive accountable, while the NC serves as a bridge between regional and central government interests.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Region held its 90th executive committee meeting in Swakopmund, hosted by the Namibian parliament. Newly elected CPA Africa Region chair Jatta Fabakary Tombong praised Namibia's parliamentary leadership and government initiatives including subsidised tertiary education and a National Youth Development Fund.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →