President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Parliament to urgently consider bills, as the executive relies on Parliament's cooperation to ensure that delays do not hinder the implementation of policies and programmes.
The President held a consultative meeting with the leadership of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), led by Vice President Peter Kazongominja, at State House.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the Land Bill as a priority, noting that it seeks to address key issues surrounding communal and commercial agricultural land, with a strong emphasis on equitable access and sustainable management.
While acknowledging the bill's complexity, the President expressed confidence in continued engagement for long-term benefits.
"How long have we been talking about it? We'll never get everything correct, but it does not mean everything in there is wrong. If we get it through, and then we keep engaging each other for it to be amended, and then allow us to implement what is supposed to be implemented now, I believe we can go a long way."
She also urged Parliament to expedite the passage of the Investment Bill and amendments to the Petroleum Act.
Since assuming office, President Nandi-Ndaitwah transferred the oil and gas portfolio to the Presidency, however, its governance remains under the Petroleum Act.
"The other one is the amendment to the Public Enterprises Governance Act. I have abolished the Ministry of Public Enterprise, where most of the boards were falling under one office, and that was administratively giving us problems, so I decided to let parastatals go back to their line ministries so that they can take care of them, but currently the Public Enterprise is the one still governing."
NUDO leadership welcomed the engagement, saying that it provides a platform for the party to structure its approach in demanding answers from the government.
"The tradition of our party is that first we have to engage and see how best things can be resolved because Namibia, whether you are in the ruling or opposition party, at the end of the day, if things go well, it is for all Namibians, and if things don't go well, it is also for all Namibians, so it is very much better to assist one another," said Kazongominja.