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63 – 2021 FOURTH SESSION, SEVENTH PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2021 The Assembly met pursuant to the adjournment.

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The Speaker took the Chair and read the Prayer and Affirmation.
Announcements by the Speaker in terms of Rule 20(b) of the Standing Rules and Orders: (i) The Speaker remembered with sadness Sir David Amess, a member of the British House of Commons, who died on 15 October 2021 after he was attacked and stabbed multiple times while meeting his constituents.

Sir David, through his membership of the House of Commons, was involved in the activities of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and he will be deeply missed by us all.
He was due to join our parliamentary Public Accounts Committee through a virtual workshop.

The Speaker extended deepest sympathy and condolences to Sir David’s wife, Julia Amess, and his family.

(ii) The Speaker reminded the Members about the meeting with the country review mission of the African Peer Review Mechanism Continental Secretariat, which will be conducted immediately after the Session in the C1 Conference Room.
The purpose of the consultation will be to discuss the Namibia’s Self-Assessment Report.

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NOTICES OF QUESTIONS: (i) Mr. Van Wyk (PDM) to ask the Minister of Works and Transport (No.

178).

(ii) Dr. Iijambo (SWANU) to ask the Minister of Works and Transport (No.

179).

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FIRST NOTICE OF A MOTION: Mr. Dingara moved, seconded by the Deputy Speaker: That this Assembly – Agree to the Establishment of a Select Committee on the Budget for the National Assembly.
Question put: That the Select Committee be stablished.

Agreed to unanimously.

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SECOND NOTICE OF A MOTION: Ms. Mootu moved, seconded by Mr: That this Assembly – Discusses on investment opportunities, possibilities and viabilities in the context of Neckartal Dam in the Berseba Constituency, //Kharas region.
The Neckartal Dam was filled to its capacity during this year’s rainy season which presents an opportunity for both the central government and regional government to jointly plan for the attraction of investment for the immediate surrounding of the dam, as well as seize the opportunities in tourism, agriculture, leisure and hospitality that exist.

This requires an open minded policy approach to maximize opportunities for both local communities and the country at large.
Finally, that this House considers calling for an investment conference in this regard.

Objections raised.

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In terms of Rule 115 (Grave Disturbance, Power of Speaker) of the Standing Rules and Orders, the Speaker adjourned the Assembly at 17:40 until Thursday, 28 October 2021.

MS. L. KANDETU Secretary of the National Assembly Compiled by I. Nehoya