The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Natangwe Ithete, says a well-functioning public administration can address issues such as unemployment in the country, economic disparity, reduction of poverty, and prevention of exploitation of workers.

The National Assembly is considering ratifying the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention on Maternity Protection, which could greatly benefit working mothers and their families.

A motion that seeks to ratify the agreement between Namibia and Cuba for the transfer of convicted persons has been tabled in the National Assembly.

This agreement underscores commitment to the social rehabilitation of offenders, enabling them to serve their sentences in their home countries.

The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has introduced significant amendments to the Income Tax Act of 1981 to stimulate household incomes, foster a thriving business environment, and enhance Namibia's attractiveness to investors.

The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources says although Namibia does not have any climate change laws in place, it does not mean that parliamentarians do not have a role to play in the development and implementation of climate policies and climate actions. 

Kavango East Region has so far recorded 15 mortalities due to malnutrition.

This was shared during an engagement meeting between the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality Social Development and Family Affairs, the Health Directorate, and stakeholders at Rundu. 

Swapo Party MP in the National Council, Andreas Amundjindi, proposed legislative changes to streamline elections by considering the holding of national, regional, and local authority elections simultaneously.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs has recommended a series of measures aimed at combating malnutrition in Namibia. 

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has motivated an amendment to the Electoral Act of 2014 in the National Assembly. 

The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare has revealed that 1,173 cases of child neglect have been reported since last year.