AR QUESTIONS FUEL STATION ACQUISITION APPEAL

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Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Leader Job Amupanda has asked the Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Modestus Amutse, to explain how he is handling an appeal by Nasan Energies against conditions imposed by the Competition Commission following its approval of the company's acquisition of 52 fuel service statio

MP RAISES CONCERNS OVER FOREIGN-OWNED CUCA SHOPS

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UDF MP Nico Somaeb raised concerns regarding foreign nationals opening cuca shops to run drug-trading operations.

He questioned the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security on whether they are seized of the matter.

BALLOTTI WARNS OF INSTABILITY OVER DISPUTED NYC ELECTIONS

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Conducting elections amid violence, unresolved disputes and uncertainty regarding compliance would have risked producing a contested outcome and further instability within the National Youth Council.

PRESIDENT NOMINATES BRYAN EISEB TO LEAD ACC

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare is expected to table a motion in the National Assembly tomorrow recommending the appointment of the Financial Intelligence Centre Director, Bryan Eiseb, as the next Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

NA PROBES LENDING PRACTICES AND DEBT EXPLOITATION

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The National Assembly Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration, and Planning held a public hearing on a motion looking at whether the existing laws are protecting Namibians from exploitation by lending institutions and informal money lenders.
 

MPs SUPPORT LAW CHANGE TO DRIVE PETROLEUM INVESTMENT

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Debate on the Petroleum Amendment Bill resumed in the National Assembly, with MPs supporting the bill pointing out that the draft legislation will improve oversight, attract investment and support local content and skills development.

GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE ORDER WITH ME BUSINESSES

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has informed the National Assembly that legislation to regulate "Order with Me" businesses will soon be introduced in parliament to support young entrepreneurs who are currently restricted from operating freely.