Finance Minister Erica Shafudah says the 2024/25 national budget—crafted amid ongoing global economic uncertainty—holds the potential to make a lasting impact on Namibia’s domestic economy, if fully implemented.
In her maiden address, AR's MP Ester Haikola urged the government to enhance TVET qualifications and expand courses in fields such as information technology, renewable energy, and agri-tech.
IPC MP Milunga Elvis Lizazi, the shadow minister for Justice and Labour Relations, says that despite the introduction of the Labour Act and national minimum wage, enforcement remains weak.
He also discussed the history of labor hire in Namibia.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called on opposition leaders to collectively focus on advancing service delivery during their tenure in the 8th Parliament regardless of political affiliation.
He said this during his maiden address in the National Assembly on Thursday.
The Landless People's Movement's (LPM) Dawid Eigub has urged the Ministry of Finance to allocate N$250 million to local authorities for the implementation of youth-centred, training-based and labour-based construction projects.
Leader of the National Democratic Party and MP Martin Lukato has called on the new administration to reaffirm its promise of increasing the old-age pension grant.
Lukato delivered his maiden address in the National Assembly today.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Sport, Youth, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, in her maiden address, pledged to lead with honesty and conviction by committing to crafting policies that safeguard vulnerable people while opposing wasteful expenditure even if it means challenging powerful interests.
Swapo MP Clemencia Coetzee has called on the government to fast-track the delivery of affordable and inclusive housing across Namibia.
Michael Mwashindange, the IPC-appointed Shadow Minister of Finance, has criticized current fiscal policies for failing to tackle the high unemployment rate.
Swapo Party's Nono Katjingisiua described the national budget as a well-balanced and pragmatic response to Namibia's socio-economic challenges and opportunities.
Katjingisiua highlighted the budget's focus on critical issues such as housing, education, unemployment, inequality, and health.
