Continued efforts to strengthen Namibia's diplomatic presence are set to advance, with one country expected to open an embassy in Namibia in the coming weeks.

Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has motivated a budget of N$682 million for her ministry in the 2026/2027 financial year.

Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo, called for stronger collective accountability in the fight against corruption.

He said such responsibility lies not only with leadership but also with all those involved in key appointments and oversight processes.

Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MoDVA), Charles Mubita, motivated a N$1.52 billion budget for the vote of Veteran Affairs for the 2026-2027 financial year.

Dr Mubita said this budget will be aimed at improving the welfare of liberation struggle veterans and preserving Namibia's history.

The Finance Ministry has tabled a N$12.8 billion operational budget for the 2026-2027 financial year.

Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah, in tabling her ministry's budget, stated that it aims at sustaining core government functions and service delivery.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, addressed Parliament to motivate a budget of more than N$13 billion for the ministry for the 2026/2027 financial year.

The budget comprises an operational budget of over N$12 billion and a development budget of over N$489 million.

Members of Parliament are continuing the budget debate, which commenced this week under the committee stage.

Debates range from a number of items on the order paper where MPs shared their views on how they feel funds should be utilised.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, said that the ministry is aware of incidents involving cattle rustlers from Zambia who are in the Zambezi Region, as well as allegations of harassment.

The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, said they are handling the flood situation affecting schools in the Zambezi Region.

Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) Modestus Amutse said that the possible retrenchment of 35 local diamond polishers from the Almod Diamonds mining company stems from a court decision relating to issues of non-compliance by a state-owned company.