Newly elected Members of Parliament delivered their maiden speeches in the National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, reflecting on meaningful transitions in their political careers and setting the tone for their legislative agendas.
A Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament, Inna Hengari, has criticised the 2025/26 Appropriation Bill as a rushed and uninspired financial plan that fails to deliver transformative change under the new administration.
The Independent Patriots for Change's (IPC) Rodney Cloete said the 2025/26 national budget leaves limited fiscal space for developmental programmes.
Cloete said the over N$106 billion budget reveals the government's priorities amidst significant trade-offs.
Tobie Aupindi, a member of the Swapo Party, has endorsed the 2025-2026 Appropriations Bill, advocating for more profound structural changes to Namibia's economic structure.
He, however, warned of risks associated with petroleum discoveries and persistent inequalities in market access.
The prestigious annual //Kharas Governor's Cup has officially kicked off in the southern town of Keetmanshoop, with four zonal teams competing in netball, football, volleyball, and rugby.
