Year in Review 2018

This Perspectives on Parliament bulletin takes a look at what was achieved in 2018 including short reviews of the various laws that were passed.
Landscaping Gender-based Violence in Namibia

Gender-based violence (GBV) is generally accepted as one of the most urgent issues facing Namibian society and policymakers. Despite a raft of important and largely progressive legislative reforms – such as the Combating of Domestic Violence Act (2003) and the Combating of Rape Act (2000) – GBV remains a developing crisis in Namibia. Horrific acts […]
Parliamentary Questions in Namibia

Question time in Parliament: who asks, who answers, and what does it all mean?
The National Budget 2018-19

Our review of the budget notes improvements in several areas, but some concerns remain.
3 Years of Geingob

How has President Geingob fared after three years in office? We assess the situation.
Women in the Budget

Gender Budgeting in Namibia has not taken off yet. Here is why it should – and what can be done to strengthen it.
The Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill

Parliament is discussing laws to combat human trafficking. We explain what’s happening.
Year In Review: 2017

In this edition of Perspectives on Parliament, we take a look at what the National Assembly achieved in 2017. This includes an in-depth discussions of a selection of important bills, as well as a brief description of every bill that passed the house.
Tackling Cybersecurity/Crime in Namibia

The proposed cybercrimes bill could threaten human rights – a better approach is needed
How Laws Are Made

Terms, people, and processes involved are made clear in this explainer.