Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel clarified that environmental assessment practitioners do not issue Environmental Clearance Certificates but are instead expected to uphold international best practices rooted in accountability, professionalism, and integrity.
Contributing to the Ombudsman Bill tabled by the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, MPs stated that this legislative intervention is not just necessary but long overdue.
MPs in the National Assembly have called for fair and equitable distribution of land and reform of resettlement schemes to make it more attractive to the youth.
They were contributing to the motion on the appointment of the members to the Land Reform Advisory Commission.
The Leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) in the National Assembly says land access must be accompanied by productivity, accountability and market integration to contribute meaningfully to food security.
Swapo Party MP John Likando has raised concerns regarding issues at the Katima Mulilo Abbatior since its handover to Zambezi Meat Corporation (ZAMCO) earlier this year.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, revealed that the tourism sector has created more than 57,000 jobs over the past five years.
This makes up about 7.5% of total employment in the country.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says although the fires in Etosha National Park remain relatively manageable, they still pose a risk to the park and surrounding areas due to unpredictable wind speeds.
Preliminary assessments show that 2,587 square kilometres have been affected by fire.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, emphasised that assigning non-promotional subjects to teachers who do not qualify to teach them is not the policy of the ministry.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, despite facing budgetary constraints, continues to offer training and professional development opportunities for social workers.
The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has confirmed that the Walvis Bay weighbridge is operational.
This follows concerns raised by IPC MP Nelson Kalalunga regarding delays in the repairs at the testing pit.
