REPORT HIGHLIGHTS POSTAL SERVICE GAPS

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The Pensioner Population to Postal Services report by the National Proximity Atlas 2 has revealed uneven postal services around the country, as some regions face significant service pressure. 

There are 135 post offices countrywide serving 206,675 pensioners.

SPEAKER DENIES BIAS ALLEGATIONS

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The Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has denied accusations by some Members of Parliament that she is biased when presiding over debates.

SPEAKER ADDRESSES LEGISLATIVE BACKLOG

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The Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, says current parliamentary procedures require review and amendment to improve efficiency, while a lack of consensus among Members of Parliament contributed to delays in concluding some legislative matters during the Third Session.

COMMITTEE PRAISES ZAMBEZI DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

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Meanwhile, the committee has commended several ongoing development projects in the Zambezi Region, describing them as evidence that public funds are being put to good use.

During its oversight visit, the committee inspected projects in the education, agriculture and local government sectors.

FUNDING DELAYS HAMPER ZAMBEZI PROJECTS

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance says delays in the release of government funds are slowing the implementation of development projects in the Zambezi Region.

FINANCE MINISTER EXPLAINS PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS

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Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament Diederik Vries raised concerns regarding payroll deductions for civil servants, questioning safeguards, financial risks, and the impact of switching to bank debit orders.

FORMER MP PEYA MUSHELENGA RETURNS TO PARLIAMENT

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Former Member of Parliament Peya Mushelenga, who is currently entering his fifth term in the National Assembly, says it is not easy to fill the vacancy of the late James Uerikua.

MP JAMES UERIKUA DIES IN CAR ACCIDENT

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Member of Parliament, James Uerikua has died.

Uerikua died this afternoon in a car accident on the road between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara.

Police confirmed the death of the former governor of Otjozomdjupa Uerikua.

LAWMAKERS PAY TRIBUTE TO LATE JAMES UERIKUA

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Tributes have begun to pour in for the late parliamentarian James Uerikua as fellow lawmakers pay tribute to his life and service.

The news of his passing has left many MPs in shock. Those who spoke to NBC News expressed their disbelief and found themselves at a loss for words.