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20 – 2017 FIFTH SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY THURSDAY, 30 MARCH 2017 The Assembly met pursuant to the adjournment.

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The Deputy Speaker took the Chair and read the Prayer and Affirmation.

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2.

Ministerial Statement in terms of Rule 98 of the Standing Rules and Orders: The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry provided information to the Assembly concerning the attempt Government is contemplating to make with regard to the flood water harvesting in the Cuvelai Basin.

3.

FIRST ORDER READ: Committee Stage– Appropriation Bill [B.

7 – 2017].

The Minister of Finance moved, seconded by the Minister of Public Enterprises: That the Assembly now goes into Committee.

Agreed to.
Agreed to.

ASSEMBLY IN COMMITTEE: Vote 1 Vote 2 - “President”.

Introduced by the Minister of Presidential Affairs.

- “Prime Minister”.

Introduced by the Deputy Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister.

Vote 4 - “Auditor General”.

Introduced by the Minister of Presidential Affairs.

Vote 30 - “Anti-Corruption Commission”.

Introduced by the Deputy Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister.

ASSEMBLY RESUMED: Progress reported and leave given to sit again.

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FIRST NOTICE OF A MOTION: The Minister of Environment and Tourism moved, seconded by the Deputy Minister of Safety and Security: That leave be given to introduce a Bill to amend the Controlled Wildlife Products and Trade Act, 2008, so as to increase the penalties for offences; and to provide for incidental matters.

Agreed to.

Controlled Wildlife Products Amendment Bill [B.

6 – 2017] read a First Time.


The Minister of Environment and Tourism moved, subject to Rule 32(a) of the Standing Rules and Orders, seconded by the Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation: That the Bill be read a Second Time.

On the motion of Ms. Dienda, seconded by Mr. Fleermuys, debate adjourned until Wednesday, 26 April 2017.

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SECOND NOTICE OF A MOTION: The Minister of Finance moved, seconded by Ms. Mcleod -Katjirua: That leave be given to introduce a Bill to provide for the conclusion of agreements with adjoining States on the establishment and implementation of one-stop border posts; and to provide for incidental matters.

Agreed to.

One-Stop Border Posts Control Bill [B.

8 – 2017] read a First Time.


The Minister of Finance moved, subject to Rule 32(a) of the Standing Rules and Orders, seconded by the Minister of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development: That the Bill be read a Second Time.

On the motion of Mr. Smit, seconded by Ms. Dienda, debate adjourned until Wednesday, 26 April 2017.

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THIRD NOTICE OF A MOTION: The Minister of Environment and Tourism moved, seconded by Mr. Kasuto: That leave be given to introduce a Bill to establish the Lotteries Board; to provide for the conduct of the State Lottery and sports pool by the Board or through a licensee; to establish the State Lottery Trust Fund; to provide for the authorisation of other lotteries and promotional competitions; to provide for the authorisation, supervision and control of benevolent lotteries; and to provide for incidental matters.
Agreed to.

Lotteries Bill [B.

5 – 2017] read a First Time.

The Minister of Environment and Tourism moved, subject to Rule 32(a) of the Standing Rules and Orders, seconded by Ms. Kandumbu: That the Bill be read a Second Time.

On the motion of Mr. Van Wyk, seconded by Mr. Nauyoma, debate adjourned until Tuesday, 25 April 2017.

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On the motion of the Minister of Justice on behalf of the Prime Minister, seconded by the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, the Assembly adjourned at 16:59 until Friday, 31 March 2017.

F. HARKER Deputy Secretary of the National Assembly Compiled by I. Nehoya