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.
The Director of Performance Improvement in the Office of the Prime Minister commended several public service institutions for their remarkable performance and responsiveness in compiling and announcing their service charges.
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has introduced significant amendments to the Income Tax Act of 1981 to stimulate household incomes, foster a thriving business environment, and enhance Namibia's attractiveness to investors.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says the appointments of the Information Commissioners require parliamentary approval.
She was responding to suggestions from Members of Parliament that she could independently deal with the process leading to the appointments.
If the Civil Registration and Identification Bill is anything to go by, the age of obtaining an identity document will be lowered from 16 to 14 years.
The National Council has completed its review of the four bills and six reports passed by the National Assembly.
With regard to the Electoral Amendment Bill, significant changes are set to protect public servants in consideration for the National Assembly.
