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Wednesday, 14 April 2021 No.

25 – 2021 - 58 - THIRD SESSION, SEVENTH PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY, 14 APRIL 2021 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 an Orders: The Speaker announced that all Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committees are being invited to attend the EPDN Capacity Enhancement Workshop on Parliamentary Oversight scheduled for Friday, 16 April 2021 at Safari Hotel from 08:00 – 13:00.

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NOTICES OF QUESTIONS: (i) Mr. Seibeb (LPM) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (No.

79).

(ii) Mr. Venaani (PDM) to ask the Prime Minister (No.

80).

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Ministerial Statement in terms of Rule 98 of the Standing Rules and Orders: The Minister of Justice briefed the Assembly on the fundamental rule of natural justice, with emphasis on access to justice and the granting of bail.

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FIRST NOTICE OF A MOTION: The Deputy Speaker moved, seconded by the Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service: That this Assembly – In accordance with Article 114(2) of the Namibian Constitution – Recommends that Hon.

Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele and Hon.


Leevi Katoma to be Members of the Security Commission.

In terms of the same Article, the National Assembly is required to recommend this nomination to His Excellency the President for appointment.

Question put: That the recommendation be adopted.

Objection by Ms. Dienda and seconded by Mr. Venaani.

House divided.

In favour of the Motion = 42 Against the Motion = 18 Abstaining = 0 Recommendation adopted.

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In terms of Rule 90(a) of the Standing Rules and Orders, the Speaker adjourned the Assembly at 17:46 until Thursday, 15 April 2021.

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