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64 – 2017 SIXTH SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TUESDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2017 The Assembly met pursuant to the adjournment.

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The Deputy Speaker took the Chair and read the Prayer and Affirmation.
Announcement by the Deputy Speaker in terms of Rule 98 of the Standing Rules and Orders: The Deputy Speaker announced that the memorial service of the late Governor Angelika Muharukua will take place tomorrow in the Parliament Gardens from 14:00.

The second memorial service is going to take place on Friday, 20 October 2017 in Opuwo and the funeral will be on Saturday, 21 October 2017, also in Opuwo.
It is agreed that the Assembly will adjourn today until Tuesday, 24 October 2017, to enable Members to travel and attend the services in Opuwo.

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The Deputy Minister of Finance laid upon the Table: Reports of the Auditor-General on the Accounts of the – (i) Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation for the financial year ended 31 March 2016; (ii) Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development for the financial year ended 31 March 2016; (iii) Ministry of Veterans Affairs for the financial year ended 31 March 2016; (iv) Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare for the financial year ended 31 March 2016; (v) Anti-Corruption Commission for the financial year ended 31 March 2016; and (vi) Social Security Commission and Associated Funds Social Security Commission, Maternity Leave, Sick Leave and Death Benefit Fund Employees’ Compensation Fund Development Fund for the financial year 29 February 2016.
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NOTICES OF QUESTIONS: (i) Mr. Nauyoma (AAP) to ask the Minister of Works and Transport (No.

157).

(ii) Mr. Murorua (UDF) to ask the Minister of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development (No.

158).

(iii) Mr. Murorua (UDF) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (No.

159).

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ORAL QUESTION: Mr. Nauyoma (AAP) asked the Minister of Information and Communication Technology (No.

33) – Replied to.

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NOTICE OF A MOTION: Mr. Maamberua moved, seconded by Mr. Van Wyk: That this Assembly – Discusses and debates the value for money, authorization, public procurement procedures followed, double taxation applied, exact amount incurred with regard to the legal fees paid to lawyers advising the Attorney-General for matters relating to reparations for the crime of genocide committed between 1904 to 1908.
That this matter be referred to the relevant Parliamentary Standing Committee for further scrutiny, investigation and advice.

On the motion of Mr. Jahanika, seconded by Mr. Mbai, debate adjourned until Wednesday, 25 October 2017.

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ORDER READ: Resumption of Consideration of Namibia’s Policy on International Relations and Cooperation.

Question before the Assembly on Thursday, 13 July 2017, as moved by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (page 117).
Question put: That the Policy adopted.

Agreed to.

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On the motion of the Prime Minister, seconded by the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, the Assembly adjourned at 16:20 until Tuesday, 24 October 2017.

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