Affirmative Repositioning (AR) party leader Professor Job Amupanda tabled a motion in the National Assembly to establish a Political Consultation and Consensus-Building Forum as a political body to deal with matters that cannot adequately be handled by committees or the Chief Whips' Forum.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has attributed the temporary suspension of 2027 learner admissions in parts of the Erongo Region to schools applying a first-come, first-served system, which triggered panic among parents.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the delay in salary payments to public servants in the Kunene Region was caused by a technical administrative issue and should not be interpreted as a deliberate attempt to disadvantage anyone.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said the situation of Angolan kids as young as four years old on the streets is a case the government regards as urgent.
Conducting elections amid violence, unresolved disputes and uncertainty regarding compliance would have risked producing a contested outcome and further instability within the National Youth Council.
Debate on the Petroleum Amendment Bill resumed in the National Assembly, with MPs supporting the bill pointing out that the draft legislation will improve oversight, attract investment and support local content and skills development.
The Minister of Finance, Erica Shafudah, has tabled the Income Tax Amendment Bill to establish the Tax Court to adjudicate income tax and value-added tax appeals.
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.
Government has outlined reforms aimed at removing the fuel premium currently paid by consumers and improving the structure of fuel imports in Namibia.
Several Members of Parliament (MPs) questioned the structure, risks and implications of the proposed fuel supply arrangements.
