Red is the colour …

MOST parliamentarians opted to dress down for the opening of Parliament in Windhoek yesterday.

The women especially did not wear anything out of the ordinary for the occasion, as has been the case in the past. However, Swapo MP Lucia Basson certainly stood out in a red dress with white brocade and trim on the bodice and bell sleeves.Several male MPs also appeared to be dressed with Valentine’s Day in mind, sporting snazzy red ties.Among the most noticeable outfits were those worn by Minister of Labour Alpheus !Naruseb and Minister of Health and Social Services, Richard Kamwi.As usual, Deputy Prime Minister Libertina Amathila looked stunning: yesterday she wore a white-and-black two-piece with matching high-heeled shoes.Also in black and white was Deputy Minister of Safety and Security Gabes Shihepo.His white suit, black shirt and white satin tie stood out among the other men, most of whom stuck with their usual dark suits.Deputy Chairperson of the National Council Margareth Mensah was the only lady to include a matching chocolate-coloured hat [chocolate is the in colour according to many fashion pundits] in her ensemble of jacket and skirt with sequined, pointed shoes.Swapo MP Peya Mushelenga drew attention with his white Nigerian traditional dress, even carrying a cane to complete the look.Defence Minister Major General Charles Namoloh broke away from his usual style, donning a long, red night-shirt-styled top and white pants.UDF leader Justus Garoëb and CoD MP Tsudao Gurirab brightened up the opposition benches in their red shirts.First lady Penexupifo Pohamba chose cream for the occasion, dressed in traditional African attire with maroon trim and a matching headscarf.However, Swapo MP Lucia Basson certainly stood out in a red dress with white brocade and trim on the bodice and bell sleeves.Several male MPs also appeared to be dressed with Valentine’s Day in mind, sporting snazzy red ties.Among the most noticeable outfits were those worn by Minister of Labour Alpheus !Naruseb and Minister of Health and Social Services, Richard Kamwi.As usual, Deputy Prime Minister Libertina Amathila looked stunning: yesterday she wore a white-and-black two-piece with matching high-heeled shoes.Also in black and white was Deputy Minister of Safety and Security Gabes Shihepo.His white suit, black shirt and white satin tie stood out among the other men, most of whom stuck with their usual dark suits.Deputy Chairperson of the National Council Margareth Mensah was the only lady to include a matching chocolate-coloured hat [chocolate is the in colour according to many fashion pundits] in her ensemble of jacket and skirt with sequined, pointed shoes.Swapo MP Peya Mushelenga drew attention with his white Nigerian traditional dress, even carrying a cane to complete the look.Defence Minister Major General Charles Namoloh broke away from his usual style, donning a long, red night-shirt-styled top and white pants.UDF leader Justus Garoëb and CoD MP Tsudao Gurirab brightened up the opposition benches in their red shirts.First lady Penexupifo Pohamba chose cream for the occasion, dressed in traditional African attire with maroon trim and a matching headscarf.