Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader and member of parliament, McHenry Venaani, has stressed that Namibia must not become a one-sided nation dominated by a single party.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare pledged that the N$371 million budget for the National Planning Commission will be used to support development projects and help the country stay on track to reach its long-term goals under Vision 2030. 

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called on opposition leaders to collectively focus on advancing service delivery during their tenure in the 8th Parliament regardless of political affiliation.

He said this during his maiden address in the National Assembly on Thursday.

Body of Christ Party MP Festus Thomas has questioned the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development over reported restrictions placed on churches, particularly revival churches, by some traditional leaders in northern Namibia.

Swapo MP Alexia Manombe-Ncube has urged that the 2025/2026 National Budget specifically address the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) across key sectors.

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Lucia Mbuti has called on the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare to strengthen support systems for victims of abuse.

Affirmative Repositioning (AR) MP Tuhafeni Kalola rejected the 2025/26 budget in his maiden parliamentary speech, saying it fails to address the needs of most Namibians. 

Leader of the National Democratic Party and MP Martin Lukato has called on the new administration to reaffirm its promise of increasing the old-age pension grant.

Lukato delivered his maiden address in the National Assembly today. 

In his inaugural contribution to the 2025/26 national budget debate, IPC Member of Parliament Milunga Lizazi advocated for a modest yet impactful allocation aimed at enhancing access to justice, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, says the final examination registration deadline will not be extended.