The 12th session of the 6th National Council adjourned today and is set to reconvene in July.
During this session, the upper house of Parliament reviewed and approved the Appropriation Bill without amendments, while also endorsing National Council standing committee reports.
The National Council approved a budget of over N$8 billion for the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises.
The National Council has approved a budget of over N$2 billion for the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development.
The National Council has adopted a report from its Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs regarding a visit last year to the Kenyan Parliament's Senate.
The committee visited the Kenyan Senate and the Nairobi County Assembly to learn about their operations and best practices.
Members of Parliament in the National Council urged the government to prioritise training for teachers and other stakeholders in the education sector to effectively navigate the revised curriculum.
The 11th session of the 6th National Council went into recess today and will resume on April 8th this year.
Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Victoria Kauma, commended MPs for demonstrating unity, resilience, and the spirit of collaboration, despite grieving for the late President Hage Geingob.
National Council members and government executive directors expressed their deepest sympathies and offered their support to the Geingo family during their time of mourning.
This was done during scheduled visits to Casa Rosalia.
Members of Parliament in the National Council are calling for swift endorsement of both the High Court Amendment Bill and the Magistrates Court Amendment Bill.
The Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Victoria Kauma, addressed the assembly during the official opening of the 11th Session of the 6th National Council, acknowledging the sombre atmosphere prevailing due to the recent death of President Hage G. Geingob.
The President of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) has called for mature discussions around issues facing the party and for unity.
Dr. Utjiua Muinjangue opened the party's national council meeting in Windhoek on Saturday.
