National Assembly | |
|---|---|
| 8th National Assembly | |
| Type | |
| Type | of the Parliament of Namibia |
| History | |
| Founded | 21 March 1990 |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 104 |
Political groups | Government (59) Appointed members (8) Official opposition (20) Other parties (25) |
Length of term | 5 years |
| Elections | |
| Closed list proportional representation and appointments by the President | |
Last election | 27–30 November 2024 |
Next election | 2029 |
| Meeting place | |
| Tintenpalast, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia | |
| Website | |
| Parliament of Namibia | |
The National Assembly is the lower chamber of Namibia's bicameral Parliament. Since 2014, it has a total of 104 members.
96 members are directly elected through a system of closed list proportional representation and serve five-year terms. Eight additional members are appointed by the President.
| Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mose Penaani Tjitendero | 21 March 1990 | 21 March 2005 | |
| Theo-Ben Gurirab | 21 March 2005 | 21 March 2015 | |
| Peter Katjavivi | 21 March 2015 | 21 March 2025 | |
| Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila | 21 March 2025 | Present |