The National Assembly has issued an update on the progress of Bills handled during the 2025 session, following enquiries from the media about legislation currently before the House.

In a statement released on Thursday, the NA reaffirmed its constitutional responsibility to make laws, oversee the Executive and represent the Namibian people, as outlined in Articles 44 and 59 of the Constitution.

The Assembly explained that all Bills go through three key stages: the First Reading, the Second Reading which includes detailed scrutiny during the Committee Stage and the Third Reading where final approval is granted before a Bill is referred to the National Council.

For the eighth parliament’s sitting from March to November this year, the Assembly passed two Bills. These are the Appropriation Bill, which was tabled on 27 March and passed on 9 May and the Appropriation Amendment Bill, tabled on 21 October and passed on 5 November.

Several other Bills remain on the order paper and will continue through the legislative stages when the Assembly resumes next year. Among these are the Mental Health Bill, which was tabled on 14 October and is currently at Committee Stage; the Regional Councils Amendment Bill, tabled on 2 July, the Land Bill, tabled on 30 September and the Public Enterprises Governance Amendment Bill, tabled on 8 October. Both the Land Bill and the Public Enterprises Governance Amendment Bill are still under Second Reading.

The Assembly also confirmed that three additional Bills have been given notice for introduction. These are the Accountants’ and Auditors’ Regulatory Authority Bill, the Income Tax Amendment Bill and the Petroleum Exploration and Production Amendment Bill.