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36 – 2022 FIFTH SESSION, SEVENTH PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TUESDAY, 7 JUNE 2022 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 announced that on Monday, 6 June 2022, the Honourable Justice Dave Smuts, Judge of the Supreme Court administered an Oath of Affirmation to the following Members: 1.

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Hon.

Charmaine Tjirare; Hon.

Yvette Araes; Hon.

Maximalliant T. Katjimune; Hon.

Reginald R. Diergaardt; Hon.

Mike R. Venaani; and Hon.


Lukas N. Hamata They are now duly elected Members of the National Assembly and are once again welcomed to the Parliament of Namibia and to the National Assembly in particular, that includes Hon.

Ephraem Nekongo who was sworn-in on 12 May 2022 during the National Assembly’s recess.
(ii) The Speaker further announced that he had been informed by the Chairperson of the National Council, that the Council in terms of Article 75(2) of the Constitution, considered and confirmed the Appropriation Amendment Bill [B.3 – 2022] without amendments.

In terms of Article 75(3) of the Namibian Constitution this Bill was referred to His Excellency the President to deal with it under Articles 56 and 64 of our Constitution.
(iii) The Speaker informed that House that his office received a communication from the Chambers of the Chief Justice for circulation to all Members of the National Assembly.

This self-explanatory communication was placed on the tables of all Members as well as on the system for perusal.

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NOTICE OF A QUESTION: Mr. Iipumbu (NEFF) to ask the Prime Minister (No.

53) – Ruled out of Order in terms of Rule 88(b) for Standing Rules and Orders.

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Mr. Kauandenge moved without notice: That leave of absence due to illness, be granted to Dr. Ester Muinjangue until further notice.

Agreed to.

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FIRST ORDER READ: Resumption of Debate on Second Reading – Combating of Domestic Violence Amendment Bill [B.

1 – 2022].

Question before the Assembly on Tuesday, 26 April 2022, as moved by the Minister of Justice (page 18): That the Bill be read a Second Time.
On the motion of Mr. Van Wyk on behalf of Ms. Dienda, seconded by Mr Vries, debate adjourned until Tuesday, 14 June 2022.

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SECOND ORDER READ: Resumption of Debate on Second Reading – Combating of Rape Amendment Bill [B.

2 – 2022].

Question before the Assembly on Tuesday, 26 April 2022, as moved by the Minister of Justice (page 15).

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

Agreed to.

Combating of Rape Amendment Bill [B.

2 – 2022] read a Second Time.

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THIRD ORDER READ deferred by Mr. Karupu to Wednesday, 15 June 2022.

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FOURTH ORDER READ deferred by the Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service to Tuesday, 14 June 2022 on behalf of the Deputy Ministry of Works and Transport.

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FIFTH ORDER READ deferred by the Minister Urban and Rural Development to Thursday, 30 June 2022 on behalf of the Deputy Urban and Rural Development.

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SIXTH ORDER READ: Consideration of Committee Report on the Stakeholder Consultation Workshop in Tsumeb.

Mr. Karondo moved, seconded by Ms. Elago: That the Committee Report be considered.

Agreed to.

On the motion of the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, seconded by Mr. Swartbooi, debate adjourned until Wednesday, 8 June 2022.

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SEVENTH ORDER READ: Resumption of Debate on the Treaty between Botswana and Namibia on Mututal Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
Question before the Assembly on Tuesday, 15 March 2022, as moved by the Minister of Justice (page 42): That the Ratification of the Treaty be agreed to.

On the motion of Mr. Muharukua, seconded by Mr. Smit, debate adjourned until Tuesday, 14 June 2022.

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EIGHTH ORDER READ deferred by Mr. Muharukua to Tuesday, 14 June 2022.

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NINTH ORDER READ: Resumption of Debate on the Ratification of the SADC Agreement on Assistance in Tax Matters.
Question before the Assembly on Thursday, 7 April 2022, as moved by the Deputy Minister of Finance (page 67): That the Ratification be agreed to.

On the motion of the Deputy Minister of Finance, seconded by Ms. Becker, debate adjourned until Tuesday, 14 June 2022.

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TENTH ORDER READ deferred by the Deputy Minister of Finance to Wednesday, 8 June 2022.

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ELEVENTH ORDER READ deferred to Wednesday, 8 June 2022.

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TWELFTH ORDER READ deferred by Dr. Ndjoze-Ojo to Wednesday, 8 June 2022.

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THIRTEENTH ORDER READ deferred by Mr. Smit to Thursday, 16 June 2022 on behalf of Ms. Dienda.

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FOURTEENTH ORDER READ deferred by the Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare to Tuesday, 14 June 2022 on behalf of the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare.

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FIFTEENTH ORDER READ deferred by Ms. Moongo to Wednesday, 22 June 2022.

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SIXTEENTH ORDER READ deferred by Ms. Becker to Tuesday, 14 June 2022.

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On the motion of the Prime Minister, seconded by the Minister of Justice, the Assembly adjourned at 17:32 until Wednesday, 8 June 2022.

MS. L. KANDETU Secretary of the National Assembly Compiled by H. Christiaans