Namibia's Parliament

Also known as: parliament of Namibia · the National Assembly

Namibia's legislative body that houses parliamentary committees overseeing natural resources and foreign policy, conducts training for young lawmakers, and debates policy and governance matters.

2025-12-152026-08-21

What’s been said

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April 2026
1 AprNew Era
Namibia's Parliament held in collaboration with the Inter-Parliamentary Union training on leadership, mentorship, and communication for young parliamentarians
Source
“The Parliament of Namibia, in collaboration with the Inter-Parliamentary Union, held a training on leadership, mentorship, and communication for young parliamentarians in Windhoek recently.”
Strengthening youth voices in Parliament …young lawmakers target policy influence through mentorship
March 2026
9 MarNew Era
Namibia's Parliament has shifted from substantive to superficial debate in recent weeks
Source
“In recent weeks, the tone and direction of debate within the Parliament of Namibia have shifted from the substantive to the superficial, raising profound concerns among the citizens who look to this institution for leadership.”
Opinion – Reject personal attacks, focus on nation-building
6 MarThe Namibian
Namibia's Parliament continues to strengthen legislative oversight, committee systems and public engagement
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“Our parliament continues to strengthen legislative oversight, committee systems and public engagement, recognising that democratic consolidation is an ongoing process.”
Vice President Lucia Witbooi Opens Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Executive Committee Meeting
January 2026
23 JanNew Era
Namibia's Parliament employs as systems controller and videographer for William Ian van Wyk (28 years)
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“William Ian van Wyk (51) is a dedicated civil servant with 28 years of experience within the halls of the Parliament of Namibia, serving as a systems controller and videographer for the National Assembly.”
Know your Civil Servant – Recording Namibia’s democracy

Agriculture & Land

Parliamentary committee assesses agricultural projects in Hardap

The News

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has concluded an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region, including the Hardap Green Scheme, ROOTS Project, and Namib Dairies Super Farm. The committee commended the efficiency and innovation of privately managed enterprises and said it will incorporate findings into a report to parliament on strengthening agricultural output and food security.

19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 19 July

Parliamentary committee assesses agricultural projects in Hardap
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has concluded an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region, including the Hardap Green Scheme, ROOTS Project, and Namib Dairies Super Farm. The committee commended the efficiency and innovation of privately managed enterprises and said it will incorporate findings into a report to parliament on strengthening agricultural output and food security.
19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 26 May

Parliamentary committee chair calls for greater Namibian participation in mining, energy
Dr Tobie Ocean Aupindi, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, has advocated for greater Namibian representation in management structures and increased participation by local entrepreneurs and professionals in the mining, oil, gas and energy industries. He also proposed that Namibia receive dividends in physical commodities such as gold, uranium, or lithium to build strategic national reserves.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 5 May

Namibian deputy speaker leads Pan-African Parliament committee
Deputy Speaker Philippus Katamelo has been appointed chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament's Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, a position that involves guiding the committee's work on foreign policy, diplomacy, and peace issues. Katamelo is heading Namibia's parliamentary delegation at the Extraordinary Session of the 7th Pan-African Parliament in South Africa.
5 May 2026 · New Era →

Friday 17 April

Opinion: Is parliamentary disorder a political strategy?
An opinion piece examines recent disruptions in Namibia's Parliament—including table-banging and xenophobic remarks—asking whether disorder functions as a deliberate political instrument to advance narrow interests rather than genuine democratic expression. The author draws on African political theory to suggest that weak institutionalization may enable actors to exploit confusion strategically.
17 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

Parliament trains young lawmakers in leadership and mentorship skills
The Parliament of Namibia and the Inter-Parliamentary Union held a training session for young parliamentarians to strengthen their leadership capacity, communication skills, and mentorship abilities in governance. The initiative aims to empower young MPs to influence policy, drive sustainable development, and increase youth representation in parliamentary decision-making, with an "I Say Yes to Youth in Parliament" campaign also launched.
1 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 16 March

Peter Kazongominja becomes Nudo president after Muinjangue's resignation
The National Unity Democratic Organisation's national executive committee has appointed Peter Kazongominja as party president following the resignation of former deputy health minister Utjiua Muinjangue. The party also retrenched all employees due to financial challenges from the loss of two parliamentary seats, and formally reprimanded MP Vetaruhe Kandorozu for his parliamentary conduct.
16 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 9 March

Opinion: Parliament must reject personal attacks, focus on nation-building
A Namibian scholar argues that recent parliamentary debate has shifted toward personal attacks on Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti rather than substantive policy engagement, undermining democratic institutions and diverting attention from urgent socio-economic challenges like unemployment and economic strain that demand genuine legislative focus.
9 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 March

Vice President Witbooi opens CPA Africa executive committee meeting
Vice President Lucia Witbooi opened the 90th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association African Region Executive Committee meeting in Swakopmund, emphasizing the importance of strong, independent legislatures in advancing democratic governance, constitutional order, and sustainable development across Africa.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 February

Information commissioner salary set at N$1.4 million annually
Namibia's incoming information commissioner will earn N$120,000 monthly plus extensive benefits, exceeding the prime minister's estimated salary. The role, created to implement the Access to Information Act and strengthen public procurement transparency, will be filled through a formal recruitment process advertised by parliament.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 February

Gerus Solar One, Namibia's second merchant solar plant, inaugurated
The 19.3 MWp Gerus Solar One Project, located between Otjiwarongo and Otavi, was officially inaugurated by the British High Commissioner. The plant, developed by Solarcentury Africa in partnership with Sino Energy, will sell electricity directly into the Southern African Power Pool, contributing to Namibia's renewable energy capacity and regional power trade.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 23 January

Parliamentary videographer records 28 years of Namibian democracy
William Ian van Wyk, a systems controller and videographer for the National Assembly for 28 years, ensures all parliamentary proceedings are captured visually for the public record. His work maintains neutrality across all political affiliations and creates a historical archive of Namibia's legislative progress for future generations.
23 January 2026 · New Era →