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74 – 2017 SIXTH SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TUESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2017 The Assembly met pursuant to the adjournment.

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The Speaker took the Chair and read the Prayer and Affirmation.
Announcement by the Speaker in terms of Rule 20(b) of the Standing Rules and Orders: The Speaker welcomed and extended warmest congratulation to the national team, the Brave Warriors, led by their coach Ricardo Mannetti, for having won the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup early this month.

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The Deputy Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – (i) Electricity Generation and Imports in Namibia within the Ministry of Mines and Energy for the financial years 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016; (ii) Ministry of Urban and Rural Development for the financial year ended 31 March 2016; (iii) Education Development Fund for the financial years ended 31 March 2016 and 2017; (iv) Diamond Board of Namibia for the financial year ended 31 December 2016; (v) Veterans Fund for the financial year ended 31 March 2012; (vi) Municipality of Otjiwarongo for the financial year ended 30 June 2016; and (vii) Town Council of Karasburg for the financial years ended 30 June 2011 and 2012.
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Ministerial Statements in terms of Rule 98 of the Standing Rules and Orders: (i) (ii) The Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service made a statement at the occasion of the display of the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup by the Brave Warriors to Members of the National Assembly, and also took the opportunity to thank all those who made it possible in ensuring that the nation can enjoy football again.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology updated the Assembly about the Ministry’s 100% coverage initiative that is going to facilitate the development of network infrastructure country wide.

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FIRST ORDER deferred by the Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare to Wednesday, 29 November 2017.

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SECOND ORDER READ: Resumption of Debate on Second Reading – Education Amendment Bill [B.15 – 2017].
Question before the Assembly on Tuesday, 14 November 2017, as moved by the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture (page 191): That the Bill be read a Second Time.

On the motion of the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, seconded by the Minister of Presidential Affairs, debate adjourned until Wednesday, 29 November 2017.

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THIRD ORDER READ: Resumption of Debate on Second Reading – Urban and Regional Planning Bill [B.

13 – 2017].
13 – 2017].

Question before the Assembly on Tuesday, 14 November 2017, as moved by the Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development (page 191).

Question put: That the Bill be read a Second Time.

Agreed to.

Urban and Regional Planning Bill [B.

13 – 2017] read a Second Time.

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FOURTH ORDER READ: Consideration of Report on Inspection Visits of Capital Projects and Facilities of the Namibian Police, Namibian Correctional Services and the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration in the Omaheke Region (May 2017).

Mr. Katoma moved, seconded by Ms. Sibungo: That the Report be considered.

Agreed to.

Question put: That the Report be adopted.

Agreed to.

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Agreed to.

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FIFTH ORDER READ: Consideration of Report on the Oversight Visit to the Namibian Mission in Helsinki, Finland (7th to 11th August 2017).

Mr. Katoma moved, seconded by Ms. Munsu: That the Report be considered.

Agreed to.

Question put: That the Report be adopted.

Agreed to.

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On the motion of the Prime Minister, seconded by the Minister of Finance, the Assembly adjourned at 16:08 until Wednesday, 29 November 2017.
F. HARKER Deputy Secretary of the National Assembly Compiled by I. Nehoya