The 3rd Junior National Council (JNC) resumed on Monday, continuing its mission since 2017 to provide a platform for school learners from all 14 regions to discuss pressing youth issues at both regional and national levels.

The Junior National Council will be convening from Monday next week under the theme 'Educating the Namibian Child Fit for the Agenda 2063 and Beyond'.

This was announced by the Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, when he adjourned the National Council's special session on Friday.

Some Members of the National Council are worried that the Divorce Bill may have the potential to discriminate against one gender, especially spousal maintenance and value for money rather than love.

The proposed raise to the N$100,000 threshold for income tax exemption has divided MPs in the National Council.

This change would mean individuals earning below this amount would not have to pay income tax.

Several members of the National Council have expressed concern over proposed changes to the value-added tax system.

The VAT Bill aims to expand the period within which the import declaration must be furnished to the Commissioner.

The proposed amendment to the Income Tax Act of 1981, which aims to increase the tax deductibility of retirement funds, has sparked considerable debate as sessions resumed yesterday in the National Council.

While some members of parliament supported changes to the bill, others have voiced concerns.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the Capricorn Foundation, and the University of Namibia (UNAM) have teamed up to help farmers turn their crops into valuable products.

The Popular Democratic Movement Youth League (PDMYL) is celebrating the achievements scored by the youth at the just-concluded congress of the party.

The Manager of TVET Standards at the Namibia Training Authority is concerned over the education system's treatment of informal and non-formal education.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security is urging individuals who have applied for identification documents to collect them as soon as possible. 

These uncollected documents are piling up, not only in Windhoek but across regional offices, creating a significant backlog.