Parliament renames venues to honour former leaders’ contributions

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2026-06-09

WINDHOEK, 27 MARCH 2025 - The 8th Parliament is in session. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 JUN (NAMPA) – Through the renaming of parliamentary facilities in their honour, the contributions of former Speakers, deputy speakers and parliamentarians to Namibia’s democracy will continue to inspire future generations, Speaker of Parliament Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has said.
She made these remarks during the official unveiling of venues in the Parliament building in Windhoek on Tuesday.
In honour of the late founding Speaker of...

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