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.
The Councillor of Berseba Constituency, Jeremias Goeieman, has called on the government to recognize traditional medicines and regulate their use.
Speaking in the National Council, Goeieman argued that traditional medicines are more affordable and accessible than conventional treatments.
Members of Parliament in the National Council supported the budgetary allocation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, and appealed for an increase in order to meet its obligations of ensuring food security and equitable land re-distribution.
MPs in the National Council have proposed the revision of criteria used by the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) to fund the students.
They say the majority of students who ought to benefit from the fund do not receive financial aid, questioning the fund's fairness.
