Members of the National Council revealed troubling concerns at the Mangetti Cattle Range run by the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) during a recent parliamentary hearing.
Councillor Johannes Karondo brought to light several operational challenges at the Mangetti Cattle Range.
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) faces intense scrutiny following a scathing report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy.
Speaker of the National Assembly Professor Peter Katjavivi hosted a dinner in honour of the young MPs partaking in this week's Children's Parliament sessions.
The occasion was filled with a vibrant atmosphere, with most young parliamentarians draped in Namibia's diverse traditional attire.
The National Council resumed business today.
The National Council, or House of Review, reviews bills passed or referred to by the lower house, the National Assembly, and addresses regional concerns.
The Children's Parliament of Namibia prepares for its 6th session with a rigorous two-day orientation focused on essential skills and legislative acumen.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs scrutinised top government bodies over delayed capital projects and lapses in office security, raising serious questions about accountability and efficiency.
Fish stocks are declining, challenging the government's plan to employ former fishermen at sea.
Concerns over Windhoek's parking metre system were brought to the fore in the National Assembly with questions regarding dwindling parking revenues and outdated infrastructure.
UDF MP Dudu Murorua, who initially raised the issue, said there was a noticeable yearly decline in parking revenue.
MPs in the National Assembly expressed diverse views on cultural and societal norms over the Marriage Bill that was tabled by Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana.
There were more questions than suggestions, including the legal definition of marriage.
There was a heated debate in the National Assembly over the proposed Divorce Bill tabled by the Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab.
The bill, which aims to reform divorce procedures in the country, faced a barrage of criticism and suggestions from MPs.
