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.

MUHA CONCERNED OVER NATIONAL COUNCIL'S LOW REPORT OUTPUT

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The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has expressed dismay at the underperformance of the National Council for having tabled and endorsed only 10 reports to Parliament between 2020 and 2025.

OPPOSITION REJECTS LAND BILL

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During yesterday's session of the National Assembly, members of the opposition expressed resistance toward the proposed Land Bill, stating that they cannot approve it in its current form.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN FOUND DEAD AT GAMMAMS WATER PLANT

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The body of an unidentified man was found inside a water treatment machine at the City of Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works on Sunday.

The body was discovered by a security officer during a routine patrol at the facility, who immediately alerted the authorities.

COUNCIL CALLS FOR VETERAN PAYMENTS AND LAW REFORMS

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Members of the National Council (NC) have urged the government to settle outstanding payments owed to veterans who are still alive, as many reached advanced age.

The MPs have also proposed an amendment to the current law regarding the transfer of inheritance of the projects.

CALL TO FINALISE FOOD SAFETY BILL

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The Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Penda Ithindi, has called for urgent action to finalize Namibia's Draft Food Safety Bill.

FIMA OFFICIALLY COMES INTO EFFECT IN NAMIBIA

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The Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) officially came into effect on the 1st of May.

Kenneth Matomola, the Chief Executive Officer of Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA), made the announcement today. 

SANKWASA HOPES AMENDMENTS WILL END TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP DISPUTES

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Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa is hopeful that the amendment of the Traditional Authorities and Council of Traditional Leaders Acts will address leadership disputes as well as mushrooming traditional authorities.