Newly elected MPs and deputy ministers used their maiden speeches in the National Council to call for industrial development to address socio-economic challenges, including unemployment, housing shortages, and limited access to healthcare and basic services.
Members of the National Council have begun reviewing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly. Concerns were raised about insufficient infrastructure, limited disaster preparedness, and inadequate funding allocations.
New members of the National Council delivered their maiden speeches, pledging loyalty, dignity, commitment, and accountability in their service.
The Chairperson of the National Council has urged members of parliament to carefully scrutinise the appropriation bill to ensure that public resources advance the objectives of improving the life of citizens.
The National Council and UNICEF signed an agreement to advance and protect children's rights.
The Memorandum of Understanding reflects the importance of upholding the rights of children as outlined in the Constitution, collectively.
The National Council held a special sitting following the appointment of seven of its members as deputy ministers by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
The session provided direction for those who were serving in the standing committees.
The country's defence budget vote, amounting to N$7.5 billion, has been approved in the National Assembly and will now be reviewed by the National Council.
Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila motivated a budget allocation of over N$410 million for the National Assembly and N$134 million for the National Council for the 2026-27 financial years.
Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has called on Members of the Parliament to strengthen their role in promoting inclusive development and participatory democracy.
The 7th National Council today concluded its two-day special session to appoint the Rules, Order and Business Committee.
During the National Council's last special session on the election of committee members, Swapo's Erickson Ndawanifa was elected as the first Vice-Chairperson of the entire council.
