A Bill that seeks to introduce amendments to existing regulations governing the livestock industry and its associated products took centre stage in the National Council today.

Discussion on the Civil Registration and Identification Bill has been postponed to September 2023 when the session resumes.

The National Assembly concluded its current session today and entered a recess period with the plan to reconvene on September 5. 

Today's National Council session primarily focused on payment system management, trust administration, access to housing finance, and banking regulations, emphasising the urgency of addressing these issues as they directly impact the well-being of Namibians.

The National Council has given its endorsement to a series of proposed Bills and amendments, marking a significant step toward their eventual enactment into law.

The bills, which were sent to the Upper House by the National Assembly for further scrutiny, underwent extensive debate and deliberation.

In a riveting display of legislative activity, the National Council convened for a session filled with impassioned debates, crucial referrals, and strategic adjournments. 

The upper house delved into a diverse range of Bills, aimed at shaping the nation's legal landscape.

Several bills have been referred to the National Council, including the Financial Intelligence Amendment, the Extradition Amendment, and the International Cooperation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill.

Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu has denounced the budget allocations to the two Kavango regions this year.

Speaking in the National Council, Mbangu says the two Kavango Regions were identified as 'crisis regions, yet they were provided with few resources.

The National Council will hold a special session on Monday to discuss the Financial Intelligence Amendment and the Civil Registration and Identification Bills.

The bills were debated in the National Assembly and referred to the National Council for review.

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has stressed the need for legislation to be reviewed to reflect the shifting nature of the local and international financial markets.
  

MPs in the National Council have applauded the Ministry of Health and Social Services for some major achievements and completed programs during the previous fiscal year.