Cabinet has approved in principle a draft bill aimed at strengthening Namibia's fight against drug abuse, the illegal manufacture and supply of narcotic and psychoactive substances.

The National Assembly has commenced with the debate on the approval of the Petroleum Amendment Bill.

MPs supporting the Bill stated that Parliament should still maintain oversight in the sector with reports regularly tabled by the line ministry.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has emphasised that Namibia's gambling and lottery laws need to keep pace with rapid developments in digital technology.

Zambia has enacted a new law giving the government statutory authority to determine where former presidents and vice presidents are buried.

The law comes after the highly publicised dispute over the burial of former President Edgar Lungu, whose family wanted him buried in South Africa.

The Parliamentary Women's Caucus is calling for women's representation in Parliament to translate into greater influence in legislation and decision-making.

Cabinet has instructed the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy to prepare the Consumer Protection Bill and has also approved, in principle, the establishment of the Consumer Protection Agency.

The directive is part of the resolution taken at the last Cabinet sitting.

The National Assembly resumes its business today after its chaotic adjournment last week. 

Lawmakers are returning to a chamber that has, over the years, been marked by legislation, political debate and several confrontations.

Botswana has passed the Societies Act Amendment Bill recently to share information with neighbouring countries. 
  
“Order, Honourable Members. The question is the Societies Amendment Bill Number 28 of 2026 to be read for the second time. As many are of the opinion, say I, on the contrary, say no."

The Atomic Energy Board of Namibia engaged stakeholders in the Kavango West Region on the draft Nuclear Energy Bill.  

The consultations seek to raise awareness, explain the Bill, and get input from the people at the grassroots level.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has confirmed that Namibia is drafting a nuclear energy policy supported by legislation as the government seeks to turn uranium wealth into electricity.