The Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Gladice Pickering, has said that while the drought relief programme may have come to an end, food security remains a major concern for the current administration.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare recently launched a Child-Friendly Material based on the Child Care and Protection Act.
The initiative aims to empower children with a clear understanding of their rights and the mechanisms available to safeguard them.
Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, Nantangue Ithete, says he will issue a formal statement on the status of the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) board.
Affirmative Repositioning MP Vaino Hangula has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for the establishment of a single, unified national election.
Hangula believes that holding separate elections contributes to voter fatigue and unequal participation.
Swanu MP Evilastus Kaaronda has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for improved working conditions for uniformed workers.
He suggested an amendment to the current Labour Act to allow service personnel to be paid overtime and to form or join a trade union.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is considering exploring a range of measures to enforce compliance with fishing regulations.
This follows calls for the government to lift the temporary ban on pilchard catches following reports of illegal landings of bycatches of the species.
The pharmaceutical sector has come under parliamentary scrutiny, with growing concerns over the safety of medicines in Namibia and the regulation of local manufacturers.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, said the ministry is currently engaging with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the implementation of the arbitration award, which recognises medical interns as full employees, is carried out lawfully and sustainably.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform announced the recent resignation of the Chairperson of Meatco's Board of Directors, Sakaria Nghikembua.
Swanu president and MP, Evilastus Kaaronda, tabled a motion in the National Assembly urging the government to take full control of its key economic sectors.
