The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations held a public hearing in Windhoek to examine findings from oversight visits to government-funded projects in the Kunene, Kavango East and Ohangwena regions.
The Affirmative Repositioning Movement has suggested that August 26 Holding Company be placed under the Presidency to strengthen oversight and accountability.
AR leader Job Amupanda said the company has faced several allegations involving corruption and mismanagement over the years.
The third session of the eighth Parliament officially concluded last week on Friday, with MPs now expected to carry out constituency engagements, oversight visits and other responsibilities in accordance with their constitutional obligations during the recess period.
Debate on the Petroleum Amendment Bill resumed in the National Assembly, with MPs supporting the bill pointing out that the draft legislation will improve oversight, attract investment and support local content and skills development.
The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has urged parliamentary standing committees to effectively plan and coordinate activities to avoid duplication of tasks in their oversight duties.
The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has expressed dismay at the underperformance of the National Council for having tabled and endorsed only 10 reports to Parliament between 2020 and 2025.
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.
