The National Assembly has approved the appointment of four members for the Land Tribunal Committee, who will serve for a three-year term.
The Tribunal provides a legal forum for resolving land reform disputes and hearing appeals relating to agricultural land.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has underscored that the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) Newsroom integrity is protected by policy, regulation, and professional standards and that the corporation has maintained fairness, balance, and impartiality in its reporting.<
About 40,000 applications for the Namibia Students' Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) have been approved out of 56,000.
Swanu Leader Evilastus Kaaronda proposed that the Namibian government make a direct contribution of at least N$30 million to the people of Cuba as a gesture of solidarity.
Opposition Members of Parliament walked out of the National Assembly after objecting to the resumption of debate on the proposed appointment of Dr. Gerson Sindano as Chairperson and Dr. Emmerentia Leonard and Julieta Diva Ferreira as Members of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, has confirmed that over 15,000 elderly have been affected due to outdated documents and have not received pension grants for the past few months.
The fourth Junior National Council has concluded its first session this week.
The Junior National Council MPs have recommended that schools establish early warning and intervention systems to identify learners at risk of dropping out and provide appropriate academic and psychosocial support.
Vice Chairperson of the Junior National Council (JNC) Loini Nangolo has called on the government to invest and upgrade water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure at schools and provide adequate funding for maintenance.
The founder of the Holding Hope Mental Practice, Hileni Njaba, says limited mental health facilities, particularly those that can accommodate children, are concerning.
