Members of Parliament have commended the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, for his efforts in presenting a substantial increment in this year's national budget. 

President Nangolo Mbumba has assured the members of Parliament of an update on the genocide negotiations on a separate platform.

This follows questions by the leader of PDM, McHenry Venaani, on the progress of the discussions.

The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) MP Kennedy Shekupakela questioned the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform regarding the challenges faced by farmers beyond the Red Line. 

The United People's Movement (UPM) MP, Jan van Wyk, has refuted the allegations of violating an alliance agreement with the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM).

The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) says the Kavango regions have agricultural potential and the ability to become beacons of prosperity for Namibia. 

McHenry Venaani made the remarks at a PDM rally at Divundu, Kavango East, during the weekend. 

Melba Tjozongoro of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) and Nona Gorases of the Swapo Party both retained their positions as Mayor and Deputy Mayor, respectively, at the Gobabis Town Council.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing audit and debt management challenges within regional and local authority councils.

The PDM leader has also shown support for the rights of the LGBTQI community, saying that though his party's policy stance does not support the formalisation of same-sex marriages, those who identify remain a part of the country's society.

President of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, plans to table a Private Persons Bill aimed at addressing the "unfair discrimination" of minorities in Namibia.

Popular Democratic Movement councillor at Usakos, Aletta Katiti Sem (45), has died.

Sem served as the deputy mayor of Usakos and was also the acting Karibib Constituency Coordinator and interim chairperson of the PDM Women's League.