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I MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY __________ 2021 II LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER Prof. Peter Katjavivi (Mr.) DEPUTY SPEAKER AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE WHOLE HOUSE COMMITTEE Prof. Loide Kasingo (Ms.) THE CABINET MINISTERS (21 March 2020 – Elected in terms of Article 133 of the Constitution) 1.

Ms. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila – (Prime Minister) 2.

Ms. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah – (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation) 3.
Ms. Doreen Sioka – ((Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare) 4.

Mr. Utoni Nujoma – (Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation) 5.

Mr. John Mutorwa – (Works and Transport) 6.

Mr. Frans Kapofi – (Defence and Veterans Affairs) – With effect from 21 April 2021 7.

Mr. Calle Schlettwein – (Agriculture, Water and Land Reform) 8.

Dr. Albert Kawana (Mr.) – (Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security) – With effect from 21 April 2021 9.
Mr. Pohamba Shifeta – (Environment, Forestry and Tourism) 10.

Mr. Erastus Uutoni – (Urban and Rural Development) 11.

Dr. Peya Mushelenga (Mr.) – ((Information and Communication Technology) 12.

Ms Anna Nghipondoka – (Education, Arts and Culture) 13.

Ms. Agnes Tjongarero – (Sport, Youth and National Service) 14.

Mr. Leon Jooste – (Public Enterprises) 15.

Ms. Lucia Iipumbu – (Industrialisation and Trade) 16.

Mr. Derek Klazen – (Fisheries and Marine Resources) – With effect from 21 April 2021 17.
Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi (Ms.) – (Higher Education, Technology and Innovation) 18.

Mr. Tom Alweendo – (Mines and Energy) 19.

Dr. Kalumbi Shangula (Mr.) – (Health and Social Services) 20.

Ms. Christine Hoebes – (Minister in the Presidency) Rear Adm. Peter Vilho – (Defence and Veterans Affairs) – Resigned on 6 April 2021 21.

Ms. Yvonne Dausab – (Justice) 22.

Mr. Iipumbu Shiimi – (Finance) III (21 March 2020 – Elected in terms of Article 133 of the Constitution) DEPUTY MINISTERS 1.
Ms. Hilma Nicanor – (Defence and Veterans Affairs) 2.

Ms. Bernadette Jagger – (Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare) 3.

Mr. Hafeni Ndemula – (Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation) 4.

Ms. Sylvia Makgone – (Fisheries and Marine Resources) 5.

Ms. Anna Shiweda – (Agriculture, Water and Land Reform) 6.

Mr. Daniel Kashikola– (Home Affairs, Immigration Safety and Security) 7.

Mr. Veikko Nekundi – (Works and Transport) 8.

Ms. Kornelia Shilunga – (Mines and Energy) 9.


Ms. Maureen Hinda-Mbuende – (Finance) – With effect from 21 April 2021 10.

Ms. Nathalia /Goagoses – (Urban and Rural Development) – With effect from 21 April 2021 11.

Ms. Alexia Manombe-Ncube – (Disability Affairs) 12.

Mr. Royal /Ui/o/oo – (Marginalised People) 13.

Ms. Heather Sibungo – (Environment, Forestry and Tourism) – With effect from 21 April 2021 14.

Ms. Faustina Caley – (Education, Arts and Culture) 15.
Ms. Jennely Matundu – (International Relations and Cooperation) 16.

Ms. Emma Kantema-Gaomas – (Sport, Youth and National Service) 17.

Ms. Veno Kauaria – (Higher Education, Technology and Innovation) – With effect from 21 April 2021 (Died on 30 July 2021) 18.

Ms. Verna Sinimbo – (Industrialisation and Trade) 19.

Dr. Ester Muinjangue – (Health and Social Services) 20.
Ms. Emma Theofilus – (Information and Communication Technology) SECRETARY Ms. Lydia Kandetu DEPUTY SECRETARY Vacant IV LIST OF MEMBERS AND PARTIES WHICH THEY REPRESENT ALL PEOPLE'S PARTY (APP) 1.

Mr. Ignatius Shixwameni – (Party Leader) – Died on 10 November 2021 2.

Mr. Erastus Shuumbwa – (Chief Whip) 3.

Ms. Maria Sirombo – With effect from 15 December 2021 CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC VOICE PARTY (CDVP) 1.

Mr. Gothard Kandume – (Chief Whip) LANDLESS PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT (LPM) 1.

Mr. Edson Isaaks 2.
Mr. Edson Isaaks 2.

Ms. Utaara Mootu 3.

Mr. Henny Seibeb – (Chief Whip) 4.

Mr. Bernadus Swartbooi – (Party Leader) NAMIBIA ECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS (NEFF) 1.

Mr. Longinus Iipumbu – (Chief Whip) 2.

Mr. Jan Mukwiilongo – (Party Leader) NATIONAL UNITY DEMOCRATIC ORGANISATION OF NAMIBIA (NUDO) 1.

Mr. Josef Kauandenge – (Party Leader and Chief Whip) 2.

Ms. Ester Muinjangue – (Deputy Minister) POPULAR DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT (PDM) 1.

Ms. Esmeralda !Aebes 2.

Ms. Elizabeth Becker 3.


Ms. Elma Dienda – (Deputy Chief Whip) 4.

Ms. Jennifer van den Heever 5.

Ms. Koviao Hengari 6.

Mr. Johannes Martin 7.

Ms. Winnie Moongo 8.

Mr. Pieter Mostert 9.

Mr. Vipuakuje Muharukua – (Chief Whip) 10.

Mr. Geoffrey Mwilima 11.

Mr. Timotheus Shihumbu 12.

Mr. Nico Smit 13.

Mr. Kazeongere Tjeundo 14.

Mr. McHenry Venaani – (Party Leader) 15.

Mr. Jan van Wyk 16.

Mr. Diederik Vries V RALLY FOR DEMOCRACY AND PROGRESS (RDP) 1.
Mr. Mike Kavekotora – (Party Leader and Chief Whip) REPUBLICAN PARTY OF NAMIBIA (RP) 1.

Mr. Mathias Mbundu – (Party Leader) 2.

Ms. Herlinde Tjiveze – (Chief Whip) SWANU 1.

Dr. Tangeni Iijambo (Mr.) – (Party Leader and Chief Whip) SWAPO OF NAMIBIA 1.

Mr. Tom Alweendo – (Minister) 2.

Ms. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila – (Prime Minister) 3.

Mr. Modestus Amutse 4.

Ms. Emilia Nuyoma-Amupewa 5.

Dr. Tobie Aupindi (Mr.) 6.

Ms. Faustina Caley – (Deputy Minister) 7.


Mr. Elifas Dingara – With effect from 15 January 2021 8.

Mr. Jerry Ekandjo 9.

Ms. Maria Elago 10.

Mr. Hamunyera Hambyuka – (Chief Whip and Deputy Chairperson of the Whole House Committee) 11.

Ms. Maureen Hinda-Mbuende – (Deputy Minister) – With effect from 21 April 2021 12.

Ms. Christine //Hoebes – (Minister) 13.

Ms. Lucia Iipumbu – (Minister) 14.

Mr. Natangue Ithete – (Assistant Chief Whip) 15.

Ms. Bernadette Jagger – (Deputy Minister) 16.


Mr. Leon Jooste – (Minister) 17.

Ms. Agnes Kafula – (Deputy Chief Whip and Deputy Chairpersons of the Whole House Committee) 18.

Ms. Johanna Kandjimi 19.

Mr. Frans Kapofi – (Minister) 20.

Mr. Kletus Karondo 21.

Mr. Sebastian Karupu 22.

Prof. Loide Kasingo (Ms.) – (Deputy Speaker and Chairperson of the Whole House Committee) 23.

Mr. Daniel Kashikola – (Deputy Minister) 24.

Mr. Gotthard Kasuto 25.

Mr. Phillipus Katamelo 26.


Prof. Peter Katjavivi (Mr.) – (Speaker) 27.

Ms. Nono Katjingisua 28.

Mr. Leevi Katoma Ms. Veno Kauaria – (Deputy Minister) – With effect from 21 April 2021 (Died on 30 July 2021) 29.

Ms. Juliet Kavetuna 30.

Dr. Albert Kawana (Mr.) – (Minister) 31.

Mr. Derek Klazen – (Minister) – With effect from 21 April 2021 VI 32.

Ms. Paula Kooper 33.

Ms. Silvia Makgone – (Deputy Minister) 34.

Mr. Vincent Mareka 35.

Ms. Jennely Matundu – (Deputy Minister) 36.

Ms. Helaria Mukapuli 37.


Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi (Ms.) – (Minister) 38.

Dr. Peya Mushelenga (Mr.) – (Minister) 39.

Mr. John Mutorwa – (Minister) 40.

Ms. Fenni Nanyeni 41.

Ms. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah – (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation) 42.

Ms. Alexia Manombe-Ncube – (Deputy Minister) 43.

Ms. Hilma Nicanor – (Deputy Minister) 44.

Mr. Hafeni Ndemula – (Deputy Minister) 45.

Ms. Anna Nghipondoka – (Minister) 46.

Ms. Bertha Dinyando-Nyambe 47.


Mr. Utoni Nujoma – (Minister) 48.

Dr. Rebecca Ndjoze-Ojo – With effect from 17 August 2021 49.

Mr. Calle Schleittwein – (Minister) 50.

Ms. Sophia Shaningwa 51.

Mr. Pohamba Shifeta – (Minister) 52.

Ms. Kornelia Shilunga – (Deputy Minister) 53.

Ms. Anna Shiweda – (Deputy Minister) 54.

Ms. Heather Sibungo – (Deputy Minister) – With effect from 21 April 2021 55.

Ms. Annakletha Sikerete 56.

Ms. Verna Sinimbo – (Deputy Minister) 57.

Ms. Doreen Sioka – (Minister) 58.


Ms. Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele 59.

Ms. Agnes Tjongarero – (Minister) 60.

Mr. Tjekero Tweya 61.

Mr. Royal Ui/o/oo – (Deputy Minister) 62.

Mr. Erastus Uutoni – (Minister) 63.

Ms. Lucia Witbooi UNITED DEMOCRATIC FRONT (UDF) 1.

Mr. Apius Auchab – (Party Leader) 2.

Mr. Themistokles Murorua – (Chief Whip) APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT IN TERMS OF ARTICLE 32(5)(c) OF THE CONSTITUTION 1.

Ms. Yvonne Dausab – (Minister) 2.

Ms. Emma Kantema-Gaomas – (Deputy Minister) 3.


Ms. Natalia /Goagoses – (Deputy Minister) – With effect from 21 April 2021 4.

Ms. Patience Masua – With effect from 27 April 2021 5.

Mr. Veikko Nekundi – (Deputy Minister) 6.

Ms. Emma Theofilus – (Deputy Minister) 7.

Dr. Kalumbi Shangula (Mr.) – (Minister) 8.


Mr. Iipumbu Shiimi – (Minister) Rear Adm. Peter Vilho – (Minister) – Resigned on 6 April 2021 and withdrawn by H.E the President on 8 April 2021 VII INDEX TO MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS APPOINTMENTS / NOMINATIONS: Page No.

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Appointment and re-appointment of CPBN members ………………………….. 5 2.

Nomination of members of the Public Service Commission ………….……..….

19 3.
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Elections of Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons of Parliamentary Standing Committees ………………………………………………………..….. 28 4.

Withdrawals of SWAPO Members from various Parliamentary Standing Committees …………….………………………………………………………... 28 5.

Withdrawals of SWAPO Members from various Parliamentary Standing Committees …………….………………………………………………………... 6.

Appointment of Members of the Committee on Privileges ……………………… 7.

Appointment of members of the Transportation Commission of Namibia ……… 8.
Nomination of Ms. Evelyn !Nawases and Mr. Leevi Katoma as Members of the Security Commission …………………………………………………….. 9.

Nomination of members of the Electoral Commission of Namibia …………….

35 38 51 56 92 10.

Appointment of the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission …………………………………………….

93 11.

Appointment of members of the Employment Equity Commission …………….

145 12.

Appointment of members of the Land Tribunal ………………………………… 194 ASSEMBLY: Oath / Affirmation: Page No.
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Ms. Helaria Mukapuli ……………….………………………………..……....….. 2 2.

Mr. Elifas Dingara ……………………………………………………………….. 2 3.

Ms. Patience Masua …………………………………………………………..….. 77 VIII Vacation: 1.

Ms. Margareth Mensah-Williams ………………….…………………………….

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Mr. Mandela Kapere ……………………………….…………………………….

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Rear Admiral (Rtd) Peter Vilho …………………………………...…………….. 2 2 77 Leave of absence: 1.

Ms. Christine //Hoebes ………………………………………………………….. 2.

Ms. Paula Kooper ……………………………………………….…………….… 3.


Dr. Ester Muinjangue ……………..………………………………….………..… 4.

Ms. Jennifer van den Heever ……………..…………………………………....… 5.

Mr. Nico Smit ……………..…………………………………....………………... 6.

Ms. Winnie Moongo ……………..…………………………………....………… 7.

Ms. Annakletha Sikerete ……………..…………………………………......…… 8.

Mr. Ignatius Shixwameni ……………..……………………………….........…… 9.

Mr. John Mutorwa ……………..………………………………....................…… 10.

Ms. Elma Dienda ……………..………….…………………………….........…… 11.
Mr. McHenry Venaani ……………..………………………………..............…… 12.

Ms. Emma Theofelus ……………..………….……..………………….........…… 13.

Mr. Erastus Shuumbwa ……………..………….…...………………….........…… 14.

Dr. Ester Muinjangue ……………..………….……...………………….........…… 5 18 26 44 68 68 75 87 115 115 143 143 148 173 M MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF STATE: None MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS: Page No.

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The Minister of Health and Social Services briefed the Assembly on the status of Covid-19 ....……..........................................................................

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism addressed the House on the alleged harvesting and transporting of timber ..…………………..
The Minister Environment, Forestry and Tourism provided information on the current situation pertaining to Human Wildlife Conflict incidents being experienced in different parts of Namibia…………………………….…...

The Prime Minister appraised the House on the status of negotiations on genocide ……………………………………………………………………… The Minister of Health and Social Services informed the Assembly on the procurement of COVID-19 vaccine for Namibia …………………………… 5 24 29 34 36 IX 6.

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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, as a patron of the 2nd Namibian Chapter of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021 – 2030 complimented the nation for having reduced motor vehicle accident fatalities ………………………………………..

The Prime Minister briefed the Assembly on Government’s commitment to combat corruption …………………………………………………………….
The Minister of Works and Transport gave an overview on the feasibility study for the railway extension; that is, the Trans-Zambezi Railway Line ……..

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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The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism informed the Assembly on the conditions of lions in the Kunene Region and the implication on Human lion conflicts …………………………………………… 11.
The Prime Minister briefed the Assembly on the progress made so far on the status of the negotiations between the Republic of Namibia and the Federal Republic of Germany that was concluded on 15 May 2021 ……...... 51 53 56 59 73 85 12.

The Minister of Health and Social Services addressed the Assembly on the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic ……………………………….

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The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism shared information on the situation with regard to veld fires in Namibia …………………………… 100 14.

The Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service presented the 3rd Version of the National Youth Policy whose process of development entailed broad consultation that was conducted country wide ………………….

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The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism informed the Assembly on the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the tourism sector and efforts to revive and reboot the sector ……………….

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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation informed the Assembly that in the company of high ranking officials of both Namibia and Botswana they visited the Chobe District in Botswana and Zambezi region from 2 – 3 September 2021 to access the situation and to re-affirm the continuous enjoyment by nationals of both countries ……………………………………………………… 104 104 108 17.
The Minister of Justice addressed the Assembly on the continuing rise of sexual violence against children ………………………………………… 111 18.

The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources updated the Assembly of Circular Number: MOF/03/08 which contained terms of issue for disposal of Governmental Objective Fish Quota for Horse Mackerel to the highest bidder ……………………………………………………………….. 115 19.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform updated the X Assembly on the status of Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak ………………….. 120 20.

The Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation denied allegations made by Affirmative Repositioning leader Dr. Job Amupanda that she is having a close relationship with the Limkokwing University of Malaysia ……………………………………………………………………… 21.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform apprised the House on the measures being done to address the water crisis being experienced in Rundu …………………………………………………………… 122 123 22.

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism updated the House on the current situation of veld fires in the country …………………….. 123 23.
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources responded to an article titled: “Angolan vessels accused of stealing Namibian fish”, published in The Namibian newspaper dated 5 October 2021 ………………….

133 24.
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The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security briefed the Assembly on the outcome of the Amnesty Month of September 2021, that had required all persons in Namibia who might be in possession of illegal weapons and ammunition to surrender them to the authority without fear of being prosecuted ……………………………… 25.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation briefed the Assembly on Namibia’s participation at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly ……………………... 143 153 26.

The Minister of Finance reported and share information about the second round of auctions undertaken this year with this august House ………… 164 27.
The Minister of Finance reported and share information about the second round of auctions undertaken this year with this august House ………… 164 MOTIONS: Page No.

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Minister of Works and Transport: Ratification of the Agreement between DRC, Namibia and Zambia on the establishment of the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lumbumbashi Development Corridor ………………………………………………….…..…… (Agreed to on 7 April 2021) 2.
Minister of Industrialisation and Trade: Ratification of the SADC Protocol on Industry .………………………….….….

(Agreed to on 24 March 2021) 12 15 3.

Minister of Finance: Motion to agree to the Ratification of the SADC Agreement in Tax Matters …... (Withdrawn on 9 September 2021) 103 XI 4.
Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs: Adoption of the Convention on the Prohibition of Development, Production and Stockpiling of Biological and Toxin Weapons and their Destruction ………………………………………………………………… (Adopted on 2 December 2021) 5.

Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform: Proposed Revised Rate of Land tax on Agricultural Commercial land ………… (Approved on 20 October 2021) 6.
Minister of Industrialisation and Trade: Withdrawal of Namibia from the Declaration made in terms of Article 14(5) of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) ………… (Approved on 20 October 2021) 7.

Deputy Minister of Education, Arts and Culture: Adoption of a Policy Framework of Namibia Arts, Culture and Heritage ……… (Adopted on 1 December 2021) 8.
Deputy Minister of Education, Arts and Culture: Adoption of the Charter for African Cultural Renaissance ……………………... (Referred to a Parliamentary Standing Committee on 2 December2021) 9.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security: Approve the Ratification of the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Offenders of Persons deprived of liberty between the Republic of Namibia and the Republic of Angola ……………………………….

(Approved on 30 November 2021) 10.


Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs: Agree to the Ratification of Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa ……………… (Agreed to on 30 November 2021) 11.
Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform: Approve the Ratification of the Treaty of the Southern African Science Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) …………………………………………………………………….. (Approved on 11 November 2021) 147 149 149 157 157 167 168 179 Motions Tabled: 1.

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in the Minutes Motion to discuss the status-quo of Air Namibia …………………….................. (Taken note-off on 18 February 2021) 3 2.
Mr. Smit: Motion on what is to become of learners who may not wish to or cannot afford to pursue their training at a VTC …………………………..…..……….... (Lapsed on 08.07.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 11 XII 3.

Mr. Tjeundo: Motion about the plight of the people of Kombat ……………………………….

(Lapsed on 08.07.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 4.

Mr. Kauandenge: Motion to discuss the conditions of Local Authorities in Namibia …………….. (Lapsed on 08.07.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 5.
Ms. Dienda: Motion to discuss the separation of powers as an essential element of democratic systems ……………………………………………………………… (Lapsed on 08.07.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 6.

Ms. Dienda: Motion on discrimination of certain members of the Namibian society from freely participating in the National Assembly elections ………………….. (Lapsed on 08.07.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 7.
Mr. Muharukua: Motion requesting a delegation of Members of the Assembly to visit the Kunene Region to familiarize itself with the persistent drought conditions ……………………………………………………………………….

(Agreed to on 11 March 2021) 8.

Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology: Motion to “Discuss the provision of sanitary pads to the Namibian women and girl child” ………………………………………………………….. (Withdrawn on 31 March 2021) 9.
Mr. Venaani: Motion to observe a Minute of Silence in memory of Mr. Piet Junius, former Member of this National Assembly who passed on a week ago ………… (Agreed to on 7 April 2021) 10.

Deputy Speaker: Motion to consider and approve the nomination of members of the ECN as nominated by His Excellency the President ……………………..…….. (Approved on 29 July 2021) 11.
Prime Minister: Motion to consider and approve the appointment of the Director-General and the Deputy Director-General of the ACC as nominated by His Excellency the President ………………………………………………………… (Approved on 29 July 2021) 18 19 21 26 29 50 52 91 93 12.

Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs: Motion to discuss the Joint Declaration between Namibia and Germany on Genocide ………………………………………………………………………… (Taken note-off on 2 December 2021) 115 XIII 13.
Mr. Venaani: Motion to avail a donation list through the Office of the Speaker, in order for Members to make contribution to the Olympics and Paralympics athletes as a token of appreciation for putting Namibia on a world map ………………………………………………………… (Agreed to on 23 September 2021) 14.

Mr. Van Wyk: Motion to discuss the challenges experienced by the Public transport industry during the periods of state of emergencies in the country …………….. (Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 15.
Mr. Tjeundo: Motion to discuss the 2021 Multidimensional Poverty Index released by the Namibia Statistics Agency ………………………………………………….. (Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 16.
Mr. Kauandenge: Motion to discuss the boundary treaty signed between Namibia and Botswana in February 2018 without consulting the inhabitants of that area and whether it does not violate Article 32(9) of the Namibian Constitution and Section 38(a) of the Communal Land Reform Act …………... (Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 17.
Mr. Mwilima: Motion to discuss the introduction of an insurance cover policy which may assist to fully compensate farmers in terms of damages caused by wildlife to human conflict …………………………………………… (Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 18.

Mr. Tjeundo: Motion to discuss the plight of the people of Kombat on the issue surrounding the ownership of Kombat ………………………………………….

(Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 19.


Mr. Kavekotora: Motion to deliberate the preferential treatment awarded to the former Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation and the financial implication of such treatment ………………….. (Lapsed on 02.12.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 20.

Mr. Kavekotora: Motion to discuss events that led to the suspension of senior managers at NHE ………………………………………………………………………….. (Referred to a Parliamentary Standing Committee on 02.12.21) 21.
Mr. Smit: Motion requesting the Assembly to establish a Committee that will be tasked with investigating the possibility of the Bank of Namibia relaxing capital requirements and allowing bridging finance for clients already in distress ……………………………………………………………….. (Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 120 144 144 144 144 144 145 145 145 XIV 22.
Ms. !Aebes: Motion to debate the implementation, monitoring, coordination and effectiveness of the Namibian School Feeding Programme …………………….. (Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 23.

Mr. Kauandenge: Motion to discuss the conditions of Local Authorities and why many of them fail to execute their mandates and whether sufficient resources are avail by central Government to empower them …………………………….

(Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 24.


Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services: Motion to debate the demarcation of Nossobville suburb from Kalahari Constituency to Gobabis Constituency ………………………………………….

(Lapsed on 02.12.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 25.


Mr. Martin: Motion to discuss sport matters in this country in terms of sport facilities, structures, budget and creating a culture of a fit and healthy nation …………………………………………………………………... (Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 146 146 147 147 26.

Ms. Moongo: Motion to discuss the establishment of a state owned dialysis centre to cater for the state patients with kidney failure (Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 27.
Mr. Shihumbu: Motion to discuss the state of the green scheme projects in Namibia ………...... (Lapsed on 19.10.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 147 28.

Ms. Hengari: Motion to debate the youth unemployment in the country which is more than twice than that of adults …………………………………………………… (Withdrawn to on 30 November 2021) 29.

Mr. Dingara: Establishment of a Select Committee on the Budget for the National Assembly ……………………………………………………………….

(Agreed to on 27 October 2021) 30.


Mr. Kavekotora: Motion on fake qualification in the public sector ……………………………….

(Referred to a Parliamentary Standing Committee on 30.11.21) 31.

Mr. Amutse: Request for an extension that the Access to Information Bill that was referred to a Parliamentary Standing Committee be extended until 28 February 2022 for further scrutiny and report back to this Assembly ……….

(Agreed to on 18 November 2021) 157 160 179 184 XV 32.
Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services: Motion to debate the representation and participation of women in politics …... (Lapsed on 25.11.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 192 33.

Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services: Motion to discuss and recommend that an office, agency or commissioner for the descendants of the victims of the Ovaherero and Nama 1904 – 1908 be established for humanistic and historical reasons …………………………… (Lapsed on 25.11.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b)) 34.
Mr. Kavekotora: Motion to discuss and interrogate issues that led to the devastating strike at NBC and its subsequent implications ………………………………………… (Referred to a Parliamentary Standing Committee on 30.11.21) 35.

Ms. Hengari: Motion to debate the removal of structural and systematic barriers that block access to higher education so that every Namibian person may be able to pursue higher education ………………………………………………….
(Withdrawn to on 30 November 2021) 192 194 198 NATIONAL COUNCIL: N Bills Considered and Confirmed by the Council without Amendments: Page No.

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Appropriation Bill [B.
1 – 2021] ........................................................................... 39 Bills Considered and Confirmed by the Council with Amendments: None P PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: Total Number Sitting days….................................................................................................................... (79) Days without a Quorum…................................................................................................ (0) Bills Tabled…................................................................................................................... Bills passed without amendments …………………………………………..….……… Bills passed with amendments ……………………………………………..…..……….
Bills which have lapsed ………………………………………………………………… Bills withdrawn ………………………………………………………………………… (11) (4) (0) (4) (2) XVI Bills referred to Standing Committees ………………………………………………… (1) Bills from the National Council reconsidered .………………………………..……….. (0) International/Executive Instruments Tabled …………….……………….…..………… International/Executive Instruments Adopted/Agreed to ………………..….………….

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Motions adopted/agreed to …………………………………………………………….. Motions referred to the Parliamentary Committees …………………………………… Motions withdrawn …………………………………………………………………….

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(11) (9) (1) (1) (35) (7) (3) (3) (2) (20) Reports Tabled by the Presiding Officer.
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Petition from the Trade Union Congress of Namibia, on behalf of the employees of Air Namibia …………………………………………………...….

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SOUL to Petition the Ministry of Environment) Petition by the Ganja Users submitted in July 2020 calling for the legalization of the use of marijuana in Namibia resubmitted ………………………………… Petition lodged in September 2020 by the Omaheke Coalition of Churches and Organisations, against the legalization of abortion in Namibia ……………..
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Petition by the representatives of the Nama and Ovaherero people, rejecting the initiated Reconciliation Agreement ……………………………….
Petition by Mr. Usutuaije Maamberua, former Member of the National Assembly, calling for the full and comprehensive inclusion of the Ovaherero and Nama communities ……………………………………………..

Petition be Namibia Equal Rights Movement calling on the National Assembly to condemn homo-transphobic hate speech and act in the august House …………………………………………………………………….
Petition by an activist Ina-Maria Shikongo who together with Fridays For Future Windhoek is fighting for an ecological change, and is calling on the Assembly to support their call to stop oil drilling in the Kavango Region ………………………………………………………………… 10.

Petition from the Civil Society Organisations in Namibia calling for a moratorium on oil and gas exploration in the Kavango East Region …………… 11.
Petition from representatives of CoD, NEFF, PDM, NUDO, UPM, SWANU, APP, RP and AR, who are against the appointment of the ACC Director-General and Deputy Director-General ………………………….. 84 84 86 86 95 95 12.

Petition for the inclusion of the Nama and OvaHerero Traditional Authorities and political parties in the Genocide Apology and Reparations (GAR) negotiations against Germany …………………………….. 113 13.
Petition by representatives of the OvaHerero, OvaMbanderu and Nama communities, and LPM, RDP, PDM, NEFF, NUDO, SWANU and IPC, calling for the rejection of the Reconciliation and Reconstruction Agreement and Joint Declaration by the Government of Namibia and Germany …………………………...…………….. 14.

Petition by the President of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Mr. Martin Lukato, calling for the rejecting of for the legalizing of abortion and the sterilization in Namibia by some Namibian people …………… 15.
Petition by the Hambukushu Traditional Authority calling on the National Assembly to revisit the Cabinet decision of 1999 that no cattle be allowed in the Bwabwata National Park ……………………………….

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The Speaker Ruled that the Motion of Ms. Dienda on the ‘Discrimination of certain members of society to partake in the National Assembly elections’ was in Order …………………………………………………………………......

The Speaker reminded the Members to acquaint themselves with Rules 107, 108, 109, 110, and Rule 116(d) and (e).
This is in reference to some Members who are calling others names that are derogatory.

And that such unbecoming behaviours will no longer be tolerated ……………..

The Speaker announced that the Women’s Action for Development (WAD) with the support of UNDEF is inviting all women parliamentarians to attend a four day workshop ……………………………………………………………..
The Speaker requested the Assembly to observe a Minute of Silence in memory of the late Tanzanian President John Magufuli ………………………… The Speaker reported that he had a an extensive discussion with Chief Whips of all parties and it was agreed that all Members should streamline their contributions during the Second Reading and Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill ………………………………………………………………..
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 …… The Speaker reported that Parliament has started to embark on the development of a comprehensive e-parliament strategy, which will leads towards a paperless Parliament ………………………………………………….
The Speaker announced that the Ministry of Finance is going to conduct a re-registration of all members and their dependents, to verify the current the current PSEMAS membership data ………………………………… 26 33 38 39 43 59 65 65 10.

The Speaker reported about previous Members of parliament who have died as a result of COVID-19 ……………………………………………... 89 11.
The Speaker reported that a Special Session of the National Assembly is being convened by His Excellency the President under Article 62(1)(c) of the Namibian Constitution for the purpose of appointing the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the ACC and approving nominations of applicants for appointment as Chairperson and Members of the ECN ……………………………………………………….. 89 12.

The Speaker reported about recent Members of Parliament who have lost their lives due to Covid-19 ………………………………………………….
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The Speaker extended best wishes to all sports women and men and their respective management teams, who have performed exceptionally well at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games ……………………………………………………… 94 14.

The Speaker reported that the 41st Summit of SADC Heads of State and XIX Government held in Lilongwe, Malawi from 17 – 18 August 2021 approved the transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a SADC Regional Parliament …………………………………………………… 15.
The Speaker informed the Assembly on the virtual meeting he had with the rest of the world as part of the family of the Inter-Parliamentary Union ……………………………………………………… 16.

The Speaker announced the passing on of the former President of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika on 17 September 2021.

The former President played a crucial role during the time for the struggle of freedom and independence our country ………………………………………… 95 108 113 17.

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Johannes Kahonzo Sikondo, who was a Member of the National Council …………………………………… 113 18.

The Speaker announced that the National Working Group for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV/Aids Governance Project will hold a workshop in Swakopmund from 30 September 2021 – 4 October 2021 ………………………………………….. 19.
The Speaker reported that all Members are being invited by the Ovaherero/Ovambanderu Genocide Foundation to the exhibition of the 2011return of the skulls and other related materials , and the 117th commemoration of the 2 October Extermination Order ………………….

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The Speaker reported that on 4 October 2021 Namibia celebrated the World Teachers’ Day and Mr. Lionga Stanley Siseho from Simataa Secondary School in the Zambezi Region was awarded the African Union Continental Teacher’s Prize for 2020 …………………………………… 21.

The Speaker announced that all Chairpersons of the various Parliamentary Standing Committees are being invited to a meeting scheduled to take place in the Pink Room during tea-break ……………………………………….

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The Speaker announced that all Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons of the various Standing Committees should meet in the Blue Room during tea-break ………………………………………………………………… 23.

The Speaker informed the Members that they are all invited to attend a one day workshop on Cancer Awareness on 22 October 2021 at 9:00 in the C.1 Conference Room …………………………………………………..... 24.
The Speaker reported that the Country Review Mission of the African Peer Review Mechanism Continental Secretariat will meet with al Members on 27 October 2021 at 18:00 in the C.1 Conference Room.

The purpose is to discuss Namibia’s Self-Assessment Report ………………….. 25.
The Speaker remembered with sadness Sir David Ames, 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 ……………………………………………………………………… 116 130 132 135 142 148 156 159 XX 26.
The Speaker announced that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources in collaboration with Hansa Seidel Foundation and the Desert Research Foundation will host a half day Seminar under the theme “Tackling Climate Change in Namibia – Forestry as a Key Factor”.

The event will take place on Tuesday, 2 November 2021 from 08:00 – 12;30 in C.1 Conference Room ………………………………….…….. 27.
The Speaker announced the passing on of Mr. Ignatius Shixwameni and paid sympathy and condolences to his wife, children and the entire family members ………………………………………………………………….

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The Speaker authorizes the extension of the sitting from 25 November to 2 December in terms of Rule 15(1) in order to finish the items on the Order Paper ……………………………………………………………………… 161 175 180 29.

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SUBJECT 4 March 23 The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology laid upon the Table: 18 March 38 (i) (ii) Annual Report of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) for the year 2020.

The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade laid upon the Table: Annual Report of the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) for the year 2017 – 2018; and Annual Report of the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) for the year 2018 – 2019.
18 March 38 The Minister of Justice laid upon the Table: Annual Report of the Office of the Judiciary for the year 2019/2020.

30 March 48 The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform laid upon the Table: Integrated Annual Report of NamWater for the year 2019/2020.

31 March 50 The Minister of Works and Transport laid upon the Table: National Road Safety Council: 2nd Decade of Action for Road Safety Strategy 2021 – 2930.
13 April 56 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: Annual Report of the Development Bank of Namibia for the year 2019/2020.

22 April 70 Ms. Katjingisua laid upon the Table for consideration: Report of the Parliamentary Select Committee of the National Assembly on the drought situation in the Kunene Region.
(Report adopted on 23 April 2021) XXIII 22 April 71 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Office of the President for the financial year ended 31 March 2019; Office of the Prime Minister for the financial year ended 31 March 2019; Town Council of Ongwediva for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; Town Council of Oshakati for the financial year ended 30 June 2018; and Game Products Trust Fund for the financial year ended 31 March 2019.
26 April 71 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund for the financial years ended 31 March 2011; 2012 and 2013; Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund for the financial years ended 31 March 2014; 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019; Town Council of Otavi for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; Regional Council of the Otjozondjupa Region for the financial years ended 31 March 2017; and 2018; and Village Council of Okongo for the financial year ended 30 June 2019.
The Deputy Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Government of Namibia for the financial years ended 31 March 2019; (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) 78 (i) 27 April (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) 80 XXIV Town Council of Arandis for the financial years ended 30 June 2018; Village Council of Witvlei for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; Village Council of Kamanjab for the financial year ended 31 March 2019; Diamond Board of Namibia for the financial year ended 31 December 2019; and Namibia Press Agency for the financial year ended 31 March 2019.
The Speaker laid upon the Table, in terms of Rule 96(a) of the Standing Rules and Orders: The re-submission of a Petition against the legalization of marijuana in Namibia, lodged on 15 April 2021 by an organization called Turning Point Namibia.

28 April 28 April 80 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table and also presented a Statement on: The Annual Report of Bank of Namibia for the year 2020.
8 June 84 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Municipality of Okahandja for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; Town Council of Okahao for the financial years ended 30 June 2017 and 2018; Town Council of Ondangwa for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; Village Council of Leonardville for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; Village Council of Tses for the financial year ended 30 June 2017; Performance Audit Report of the Auditor-General on Hazardous Waste Management within the XXV Ministry of Environment and Tourism for the financial years 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18; Agricultural Bank of Namibia for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; and Criminal Assets Recovery Fund of the Office of the Attorney-General for financial year ended 31 March 2019.
(vii) (viii) 9 June 87 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Namibia Central Intelligence Service for the financial year ended 31 March 2019; Namibia Central Intelligence Service for the financial year ended 31 March 2018; Education Development Fund for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Town Council of Oniipa for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; Town Council of Ruacana for the financial year ended 30 June 2017; and Town Council of Karasburg for the financial year ended 30 June 2019.
7 September 95 Mr. Katamelo laid upon the Table for consideration: Report of the Standing Committee of Privileges of the National Assembly on the Investigation into the conduct of Hon.

Bernadus Swartbooi and Hon.

Henny Seibeb on 15 April 2021 during the State of the Nation Address.
(Report adopted on 19 October 2021) 7 September 95 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – National Arts Council of Namibia for the financial year ended 31 March 2018 to 2020; Namibia Central Intelligence Service for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; XXVI (iii) (iv) (v) 96 Karakul Board of Namibia for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Town Council of Omuthiya for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; and Regional Council of the Khomas Region for the financial year ended 31 March 2019.
The Minister of Mines and Energy laid upon the Table: Annual Report of the Electricity Control Board for the year 2019/2020.

7 September 8 September 98 The Speaker laid upon the Table in compliance with Section 6(3) of the Ombudsman Act No.

7 of 1990: Annual Report of the Office of the Ombudsman for the year 2020.
8 September 98 The Deputy Speaker laid upon the Table for note-taking: Report on the Fourth Ordinary Session of the 5th Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament held in Midrand, Johannesburg from 21 may 2021 to 4 June 2021.
8 September 98 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Office of the Prime Minister for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Ministry of Justice for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; National Arts Council of Namibia for the financial years ended 31 March 2018 to 2020; Town Council of Oranjemund for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; and Performance Audit Report of the Auditor-General on Air Quality Monitoring in Namibia within the Ministry of Environment and Tourism for the financial years 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17.
8 September 99 The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform laid upon the Table in compliance with Section XXVII 13(1) of the Communal Land Reform Act of 2002 (Act No.

5 of 2002) as amended: Communal Land Boards Annual Report for the year 2017; Communal Land Boards Annual Report for the year 2018; and Communal Land Boards Annual Report for the year 2019.
(i) (ii) (iii) 9 September 103 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) 103 (i) (ii) 103 9 September 9 September Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – National Council for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; of Ministry and Cooperation for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; International Relations Ministry of Finance for the financial years ended 31 March 2020; Ministry of Public Enterprises for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; and Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare for the financial year ended 31 March 2020 The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts and Culture laid upon the Table for consideration: Namibia Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy; and Charter for African Cultural Renaissance.
The Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation laid upon the Table: Annual Report of the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) for the year 2018/2019.
14 September 105 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) XXVIII the Vice-President: Office of Marginalised and Disability Affairs for financial year ended 31 March 2020; Veterans, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Ministry of Mines and Energy for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; and Office of the Auditor-General for the financial year ended 31 March 2020.
15 September 107 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Office of the President for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Department of Works of the Ministry of Works and Transport for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Meat Board of Namibia for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; and New Era Publication Corporation for the financial year ended 31 March 2019.
16 September 110 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Namibia Development Corporation financial year ended 31 March 2018; for the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund for the financial years ended 31 March 2020; Criminal Assets Recovery Fund of the Office of the Attorney-General for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; (iv) (v) XXIX Special Report of the Auditor-General on the non- submission of financial statements by some Local Authorities, Regional Councils, Statutory Bodies and Funds up to the financial year ended 30 June 2020; and Performance Audit Report of the Auditor-General on the finalization of criminal cases within Magistrates’ Courts in Namibia within the Office of the Judiciary and other key stakeholders for the financial years 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018; 21 September 114 In compliance with Section 15 and 116 of the Electoral Act No.
5 of 2014; the Speaker laid upon the Table – (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Annual Report of the Electoral Commission of Namibia for the year 2019/2020; Performance Assessment and Post-Election Report for the 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections; Performance Assessment and Post-Election Report for Gobabis, Keetmanshoop Urban, Khomasdal, Oshikuku and Walvis Bay Urban Constituencies By-Elections; and Performance Assessment and Post-Election Report for Otjiwarongo and Opuwo Rural Constituencies By-Elections.
(Reports adopted on 19 October 2021) 21 September 114 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Ministry of Sport, Youth and national Service for the financial years ended 31 March 2020; Office of the Attorney-General for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; and Namibian Competition Commission financial years ended 31 March 2019 and 2020. for the XXX 21 September 114 The Minister of Justice laid upon the Table: 28 September 121 Mr. Ithete laid upon the Table for discussion: The Law Reform and Development Commission Annual Report 202/2021.
Report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration on the Stakeholder Consultation Workshop held at Otjiwarongo from 10 – 14 May 2021.
(Report adopted on 5 October 2021) 28 September 121 The Deputy Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Ministry of Urban and Rural Development for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Office of the Judiciary for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Anti-Corruption Commission for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; and Special Report of the Auditor-General on the Response to Covid-19 by the Government of the Republic of Namibia during the state of Emergency period March – June 202 for the financial year ended 31 March 2020 and the First Quarter of the financial year 2020/2021.
30 September 125 The Deputy Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Government of Namibia for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Municipality of Tsumeb for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; Town Council of Nkurenkuru for the financial year ended 30 June 2020; Regional Council of the Omusati Region Council for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; (v) (vi) (vii) XXXI National Youth Council for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Agricultural Bank of Namibia for the financial year ended 31 March 2021; and Trust Fund for Regional Development and Equity Provisions for the financial years ended 31 March 2018, 2019 and 2020.
6 October 130 The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism laid upon the Table: Annual Report of the Sustainable Development Advisory Council for the year 2020/2021.

6 October 130 Ms. Elago laid upon the Table for discussion: Report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources on National Determined Contributions (NDCS) Awareness Workshop held at Otjiwarongo from 23 – 24 October 2020.
(Report adopted on 19 October 2021) 12 October 134 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Municipality of Grootfontein for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; Municipality of Grootfontein for the financial years ended 30 June 2017 and 2018; Town Council of Oshakati for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; Town Council of Ongwediva for the financial year ended 30 June 2020; and Town Council of Arandis for the financial years ended 30 June 2019 and 2020.
13 October 137 The Minister of Finance made a brief Statement and laid upon the Table for information: Annual Report by the Procurement Policy Unit in the Ministry of Finance, as required in terms of Section 7(1)(e) of the Act.
XXXII 19 October 142 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vii) (viii) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Ministry of Land Reform for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Ministry of Defence for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; and National Heritage Council for the financial year ended 31 March 2020.
Follow-up Performance Audit Reports of the Auditor- General on the – Lack of Transport (Police Vehicles) within the Ministry of Safety and Security for the financial years 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19; and Overcrowding of Correctional Facilities within the Ministry of Safety and Security for the financial years 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19.
26 October 156 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Ministry of Health and Social Services for the financial year ended 31 March 2020; and Performance Audit Report of the Auditor-General on the Implementation of the Namibian School Feeding Programme within the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture for the financial years 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20.
2 November 164 The Minister of Justice laid upon the Table: Annual Report of the Office of the Judiciary for the year 2020/2021.
XXXIII 17 November 183 The Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: (i) (ii) (iii) Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – Municipality of Windhoek for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 and 2020; Town Council of Rehoboth for the financial years ended 30 June 2016 and Community Courts: Ministry of Justice for the financial year ended 31 March 2011 – 31 March 2020.

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of Bill Short Title Introduced By First Reading Second Reading In Committee Amendment Considered Third Reading Remarks 1 2 3 4 1 ‘21 Combating of Domestic Violence Amendment Bill Minister of Justice 17.02.21 6 ‘21 Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill Minister of Justice 17.02.21 Lapsed on 08.07.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b) Withdrawn by the Minister on 24.02.21 3 ‘21 Magistrates’ Court Amendment Bill Minister of Justice 18.02.21 13.04.21 2 ‘21 High Court Amendment Bill Minister of Justice 18.02.21 13.04.21 Lapsed on 08.07.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b) Lapsed on 08.07.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b) XXXV 4 ‘21 Combating of Rape Amendment Bill Minister of Justice 23.02.21 Lapsed on 08.07.21 in terms of Rule 24 (b) 5 ‘21 4 ‘20 10 ‘21 8 ‘21 11 ‘21 12 ‘21 Appropriation Bill Minister of Finance 17.03.21 13.04.21 19.04.21 29.04.21 Agreed to.
Access to Information Bill Minister of Information and Communication Technology 15.09.21 Referred to a Standing Committee 0n 20.10.21 Appropriation Amendment Bill Minister of Finance State Finance Amendment Bill Minister of Finance Income Tax Laws Amendment Bill Minister of Finance 03.11.21 18.11.21 23.11.12 23.11.21 Agreed to.

04.11.21 16.11.21 30.11.21 30.11.21 Agreed to.

11.11.21 30.11.21 01.12.21 01.12.21 Agreed to.


Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill Minister of Industrialisation and Trade 25.11.21 Withdrawn by the Minister on 30.11.21 11