Southern African parliaments are urged to tighten oversight on public spending, as concerns over corruption, debt, and financial mismanagement continue to threaten development across the region.
The budget allocation of N$134 million towards the National Council (NC) has been approved for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Despite the approval, MPs stated that the budget is not adequate considering the oversight and outreach efforts carried out by the institution.
Swapo Party MP, Iipumbu Shiimi, gave a report from the Standing Committee on the stakeholders' interface and oversight workshop held in August, focusing on economy, industry, public administration and planning.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development has concluded oversight follow-up visits to community hostels across 14 regions.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said that the oil and gas sector demands proper monitoring, effective governance, and careful stewardship.
She made the remarks in a speech read on her behalf at the opening of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek.
An induction and orientation seminar for new MPs themed "Fostering Effective and Meaningful Democracy," running from March 24 to March 28, this month, was marked by tension during its first session.
