Members of Parliament commended the Minister of Finance, Ericah Shifudah, for the progress made in the first two quarters of the 2025/2026 financial year during the debate of the Mid-term Budget review.
Namibia’s National Assembly recently resumed debate on the long-awaited Mental Health Bill, receiving full support from the entire house.
However, several Members of Parliament (MPs) raised concerns about insufficient infrastructure to adequately house mental health patients.
The Body of Christ Party (BCP) has agreed with the urgent need to pass the Land Bill as a first step toward addressing landlessness in Namibia.
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah is expected to present the Mid-term Budget Review to Parliament this afternoon.
The Body of Christ Party (BCP) agrees on the urgent need to pass the Land Bill as a first step toward addressing landlessness in Namibia.
Its president, Festus Thomas, said the tabling of the bill is timely, given the eagerness of all stakeholders to tackle socio-economic challenges.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, Forestry and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has said any amendments to the Land Bill intended to improve provisions in the communal area are welcome.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has assured the National Assembly that the government is taking urgent steps to address water challenges in some parts of the Oshikoto Region.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence, and Security and the Namibian Police Force are collectively prioritising enhanced partnerships to combat crime and improve national safety.
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, confirmed that discussions are underway regarding the legal process of expunction, which involves sealing or destroying criminal records to enhance individuals’ chances of gaining employment.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has condemned allegations made by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John Louw Mouton, who claimed the public broadcaster failed to pay taxes to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and alleged corruption related to a government bailout of N$353 million.
