Parliament's Team Effort Under Fire | Namibia News

Namibia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Parliamentarian Kalimbo Iipumbu is challenging the notion that the speaker alone is to blame for parliament’s dysfunction, stressing it’s a collective responsibility shared by ministers and MPs. He argues that while the speaker ensures order, ministers must defend policies effectively—weak or absent performances erode accountability. Iipumbu insists parliament’s core mission is scrutiny, not chaos. Minister Modestus Amutse adds that opposition often prioritizes questioning over legislative debate, sidelining bill discussions. Ambrosius Kumbwa agrees the speaker shares fault, citing instances…