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40 – 2022 FIFTH SESSION, SEVENTH PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY, 15 JUNE 2022 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 brought to the attention of the Members that the current Session of the Assembly will come to an end on Thursday, 14 July 2022.

As of today, there are now only 13 sitting days left before the termination of this Session.

In terms of Rule 24(b) of our Standing Rules and Orders; “All business undisposed of at the last sitting day of a Session shall lapse, but can again be introduced at the next Session …”.

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NOTICES OF QUESTIONS: (i) Mr. Venaani (PDM) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (No.

58).

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

59).

(iii) Mr. Venaani (PDM) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (No.

60).

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Ministerial Statements in terms of Rule 98 of the Standing Rules and Orders: (i) The Minister of Works and Transport provided information to the general public, through the National Assembly, in line with Article 41 of the Namibian Constitution, answers to queries that were raised in the National Assembly during the debate of the 2022/2023 Appropriation Bill on Vote 24 (Transport).
(ii) The Minister of Information and Communication Technology briefed the Assembly on the status of negotiations of salaries and other benefits for civil servants for 2021/2022 financial year held between the Government and the recognized Trade Unions (NAPWU and NANTU).

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

1 – 2022].
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Question before the Assembly on Tuesday, 14 June 2022, as moved by the Minister of Justice (page 18): That the Bill be read a Second Time.

On the motion of the Minister of Justice, seconded by Mr. Mareka, debate adjourned until Tuesday, 21 June 2022.

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SECOND ORDER READ: Committee Stage – Access to Information Bill [B.

4 – 2020].
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The Minister of Information and Communication Technology moved, seconded by the Deputy Minister of Works and Transport: That the Assembly now goes into Committee Agreed to.

ASSEMBLY IN COMMITTEE: Ms. Dienda drew the attention of the Chairperson of the Whole House Committee to the absence of a quorum that requires the presence of 49 voting Members.

Absence of a voting quorum confirmed.
The following 44 Members were present: Honourable Members Shuumbwa, Sirombo, Kandume, Isaaks, L. Iipumbu, Mukwilongo, Dienda, Van Wyk, Vries, Katjimune, Hamata, Tjirare, M. Venaani, Diergaardt, Araes, Kavekotora, Tjiveze, Amutse, Nuyoma-Amupewa, Aupindi, Caley, Hambyuka, L. Iipumbu, Kafula, Kandjimi, Karondo, Karupu, Kashikola, Katoma, Kooper, Mareka, Matundu, Mukapuli, Mushelenga, Mutorwa, Nekundi, Ndemula, Ndjoze-Ojo, Shiweda, Sibungo, Tjongarero, Ui/o/oo, Uutoni, Witbooi.

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In terms of Rule 99(a) and of the Standing Rules and Orders, the Speaker adjourned the Assembly at 17:55 until Thursday, 16 June 2022.

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