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.

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. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has finalised the Mental Health Bill and its regulations, which aim to protect the rights of individuals with mental health conditions.

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.

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.
 

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 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.

Stakeholders in the ||Kharas Region have welcomed the Commission for Alternative Dispute Resolution Draft Bill, describing it as long overdue.

They shared their sentiments on the sidelines of a stakeholder consultative meeting held at Keetmanshoop.

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.

In Zambia, a controversial constitutional amendment Bill, number 7 of 2025, passed both the 2nd and 3rd readings with almost 100% votes.

When the Bill came up for the 2nd reading on Monday, 131 members voted in favour, while only two voted against it.