NUDO BEGINS ELECTIVE CONGRESS PREPARATIONS

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The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) has officially kickstarted preparations for its upcoming elective congress.

This follows a crucial National Council meeting, with the key outcomes revealed during a press briefing today.

COMMITTEE PROBES TOBACCO USE IN SCHOOLS

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The National Council Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs has commenced an investigative visit to selected schools in the Otjozondjupa Region.

The purpose is to assess the use of hubbly bubbly and other tobacco-related products among learners and their impact on their health.

COMMITTEE CALLS FOR SAFER TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

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Vice Chairperson of the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing, Christopher Likuwa, says there is a need for Namibia's transport systems to be designed, managed and regulated in a manner that prevents deaths or serious injuries.

COMMITTEE HAILS EDUCATION OVERSIGHT EFFORTS

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The National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development Chairperson, Bethuel Tjaveondja, says he is pleased with oversight engagements that have been undertaken and aimed to strengthen the quality of education in the country.

MUHA URGES BETTER COORDINATION OF OVERSIGHT DUTIES

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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.

MUHA CONCERNED OVER NATIONAL COUNCIL'S LOW REPORT OUTPUT

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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.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN FOUND DEAD AT GAMMAMS WATER PLANT

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The body of an unidentified man was found inside a water treatment machine at the City of Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works on Sunday.

The body was discovered by a security officer during a routine patrol at the facility, who immediately alerted the authorities.

COUNCIL CALLS FOR VETERAN PAYMENTS AND LAW REFORMS

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Members of the National Council (NC) have urged the government to settle outstanding payments owed to veterans who are still alive, as many reached advanced age.

The MPs have also proposed an amendment to the current law regarding the transfer of inheritance of the projects.

NC APPROVES N$750M FOR YOUTH AND SPORTS

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The National Council (NC) has approved the budget allocation of N$750 million to sports, youth and national service.

Members, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the reduction in the budget considering the need for youth empowerment.