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.

BIPA briefs MPs on copyright framework

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The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has engaged Members of Parliament (MPs) on the developed copyright legal framework and its impact on the cultural and creative industry and economy.
 
BIPA is facilitating the new Bill that is expected to be tabled in Parliament soon.
 

Namibia plans rent control boards to tackle housing challenges

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The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) is currently working to establish rent control boards as well as drafting a bill that speaks to today's rental market to address the current challenges in the market.

Swapo Party MPs defend Petroleum Bill

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Swapo Party Members of Parliament (MP)s continue to defend the Petroleum Bill, lamenting that the bill is not aimed at centralizing power, but rather at protecting national interest, improving policy coordination, and expediting investment.

MPs debate Petroleum Amendment Bill in National Assembly

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It was a back and forth in the National Assembly as MPs discussed the Petroleum Amendment Bill.

Most MPs from the opposition opposed the bill, citing the president's oversight over the unit as a sign of lack of confidence in the line ministry.