The long-awaited implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act and the Witness Protection Act will come into effect during this financial year.
This was revealed by Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab when she motivated her ministry's budget of close to N$600 million in the National Assembly.
The Minister Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Dr. Peya Mushelenga, has tabled an amount of more than N$650 million for consideration in the National Assembly on Tuesday.
Mines and Energy Ministry aims to attract more investors and embrace innovation as well as improve transparency in the industry.
The ministry further pledges to continue to support small miners and contribute to job creation.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tabled the ministry's vote of over N$932.7 million in the National Assembly for consideration.
The National Assembly has unanimously approved the reappointment of Junias Kandjeke for another 5-year term.
The re-appointment of Kandjeke was recommended by President Hage Geingob and motivated by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila in the National Assembly today (Tue).
Opposition MPs in the National Assembly have expressed mixed feelings on the money allocated to various government ministries during a debate on the 2023–2024 budget.
Most parliamentarians in the National Assembly have welcomed this year's budget allocations to various ministries and departments, expressing hope for improved livelihoods for the populace through conditional income grants.
They, however, want to see accountability and the curbing of corruption.
The president of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, has called for the establishment of a special fund to assist flood victims in the northern parts of the country.
Venaani tabled and motivated a motion in the National Assembly appealing for help for the population affected by the floods.
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has directed his Shadow Ministers to not limit their roles to the National Assembly.
Venaani urged the parliamentarians to go out and robustly engage the community.
The Swapo Party will hold an Extraordinary Congress in about two years time.
This is in preparation for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
