MPS CALL FOR STRONGER ANTI-CORRUPTION FIGHT

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Members of the National Assembly have called for a stronger fight against corruption.

MPs across the political divide have called for a stronger and more effective Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) during debate on the appointment of the commission’s new leadership.

PARLIAMENT APPROVES NEW ACC LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS

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The National Assembly has unanimously approved President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's nominations of Bryan Eiseb as Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for a five-year term and Advocate Erna Lorraine van der Merwe as Deputy Director-General for a period not exceeding 12 months.

SWAPO MP URGES PARLIAMENTARY DECORUM

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Swapo Party MP Salomon April has called on lawmakers to uphold the decorum of the National Assembly and follow parliamentary rules when raising grievances.

The call followed last Wednesday's disorder that forced the sitting to adjourn early.

AR QUESTIONS FUEL STATION ACQUISITION APPEAL

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Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Leader Job Amupanda has asked the Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Modestus Amutse, to explain how he is handling an appeal by Nasan Energies against conditions imposed by the Competition Commission following its approval of the company's acquisition of 52 fuel service statio

N$218 MILLION IN UNCLAIMED PENSION BENEFITS

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More than N$218 million in unclaimed pension benefits could be sitting in institutional accounts while thousands of beneficiaries remain unaware that money is legally owed to them.

MPs QUESTION FINANCIAL STANDARDS AFTER NAMIBIA’S GREY LIST EXIT

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While Members of Parliament welcomed Namibia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list, some lawmakers questioned whether international financial standards leave enough room for countries to determine their own priorities.

LAWMAKERS PAY TRIBUTE TO LATE JAMES UERIKUA

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Tributes have begun to pour in for the late parliamentarian James Uerikua as fellow lawmakers pay tribute to his life and service.

The news of his passing has left many MPs in shock. Those who spoke to NBC News expressed their disbelief and found themselves at a loss for words.

WOMEN LAWMAKERS LAUNCH JOINT PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS

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The Joint Parliamentary Women Caucus has officially been launched in Windhoek, bringing together women lawmakers from different political parties to strengthen participation in parliamentary processes and decision-making.