Under capacity threatens National Assembly efficacy

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2025-06-24

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By Linea Dishena
WINDHOEK, 24 JUN (NAMPA) - At the heart of every functioning democracy lies a strong and well-resourced legislature. However, this cannot be said of Namibia’s National Assembly (NA), where lawmakers face significant challenges in fulfilling their constitutional mandate.
A critical shortage of essential staff, particularly researchers, policy analysts, and legal support, is subtly undermining the institution tasked with enacting l...

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