Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, motivated a budget allocation of over N$140 million for the National Council for the 2025/2026 financial year.

President Nangolo Mbumba has urged current and future legislators to build on the foundational work of seasoned parliamentarians such as the late Dr. Mose Tjitendero and retired politician Kandy Nehova.

The National Council has started a special session to discuss urgent pending matters before it adjourns tomorrow.

President Nangolo Mbumba has withheld signing two private member's bills, the Definition of Spouses Bill and the Marriage Amendment Bill, citing constitutional concerns.

The National Council Chairperson, Lukas Muha, is on a visit to ||Kharas Region to sensitise the public about the legislative body's role in governance and democracy.

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, described the loss of Namibia's Founding President, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, as a heavy blow to the nation.

The Secretary to the National Council, Tousy Namiseb, stated that Namibia is focusing on enhancing its legislative and oversight functions to improve service delivery.

Lawmakers in the National Council are calling for more concerted efforts to address the ongoing drought crisis, following the Minister of Finance's announcement in the midterm budget in the National Assembly.

Independent candidate in the National Council, Paulus Mbangu, states that delays in releasing parliamentary committee reports have diminished their usefulness for current decision-making.

Junior MPs in the National Council voiced their worries about government schools' poor infrastructure as well as a lack of hostels, highlighting their impact on the learning environment.