The National Assembly on Thursday concluded the fifth session of the seventh Parliament and went on recess until 06 September 2022.

The recess was announced on Thursday in a media statement.

‘The House debated five bills and 27 notices of questions were tabled, of which 22 lapsed and five were dealt with. Additionally, 15 motions as well as several committee reports were also dealt with,’ read the statement.

The five bills which were dealt with and passed by members of the National Assembly included the Access to Information Bill, which was passed with amendments from the National Council.

The Combating of Rape Amendment Bill was also passed with amendments, while the Combating of Domestic Violence Amendment Bill was passed without amendments.

The Public Procurement Amendment Bill was passed with amendments from National Council, while the Metrology Bill was passed without amendments.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency