The debate on the Petroleum Amendment Bill took an unexpected turn in parliament, with the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) being the only opposition party supporting the bill.
This stirred up some commotion in the house.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged members of parliament to familiarise themselves with the National Development Plans.
In February 2024, Namibia was greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing framework.
Namibia has now remediated its strategic deficiencies and will be subjected to an onsite assessment by the Africa Joint Group.
The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) is implementing a 3-year strategic plan to ensure that it remains an effective and sustainable institution.
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu, says all companies participating in the Africa Free Trade Area are required to register with the Namibia Revenue Agency.
This is to ensure that they comply with the Rules of Origin and other relevant protocols.
The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, has assured the public that the Namibian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and the right to practice one's faith without fear, persecution or discrimination, subject to the condition that they operate within the legal framework.
Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to ensuring that no illegal activities take place in holding cells nationwide.
It was a back and forth in the National Assembly as MPs discussed the Petroleum Amendment Bill.
Most MPs from the opposition opposed the bill, citing the president's oversight over the unit as a sign of lack of confidence in the line ministry.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), Inge Zaamwani, says despite Namibia's status as a Foot and Mouth Disease free (FMD) zone, developments in neighbouring countries necessitate heightened surveillance and vigilance.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) hosted a public lecture on Monday with former president of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi, with a focus on the historical bilateral relationship between the two nations.
The lecture was titled Namibia-Botswana: Past, Present and Future.
