-Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Katrina Hanse-Himarwa tabled a new Basic Education Bill in the National Assembly.

-It is all systems go for the official opening of Parliament in the capital on Tuesday, 13 February 2017.

Swapo chief whip in the National Assembly, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, says a parliamentarian's work goes beyond sitting and debating bills.

-The speaker of the national assembly lashed out at executive members of parliament, for not attending parliamentary sessions to answer questions.

-President Hage Geingob wants parliament to pass the Regional and Urban Planning Bill, so he can sign it into law.

-Parliament has launched a new website with the aim to enhance public access to the laws of Namibia.

-Members of the National Assembly have given their support to the Ministry of Health and Social Services' budget of over N$6 billion, and have appealed for improved service delivery.

-Last year's budget cuts negatively affected the work of Parliamentary standing committees in both the National Assembly and the National Council.

-The National Assembly has referred the Namibian Time Bill, to the Parliamentary Standing Committee, for public consultation.

-The much-anticipated Rent Control Bill will soon be tabled in Parliament.